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Basic Tax Issues for Social Media Influencers

This article provides a general introduction to social media influencers and discusses common tax issues arising on the income side of the equation. What is taxable income? What happens if the influencer's compensation is paid in equity?

20 minute read July 01, 2019 at 12:07 AM
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Robert M. Jason
Basic Tax Issues for Social Media Influencers

This article discusses the basic tax issues facing social media influencers, who have become an important element in today's society. The article provides a general introduction to social media influencers and discusses common tax issues arising on the income side of the equation.

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