This winter side hustle can pay up to $2,000
THERE’S a little-known and relatively cost-less gig that could bring Americans thousands or more in extra cash.
The side hustle is especially useful in the winter as the weather cools and consumers stay indoors.
A lot of time spent inside or even a move across the country could result in a lot of clutter that may be overwhelming, and many who find themselves in this spot hire a professional organizer, according to Angi, a company that connects Americans with home service professionals.
There are a variety of levels of tasks that professional organizers can perform, including closet makeovers, garage management, hoarding remediation, or even entire house organization.
Overall, the job involves organizing, decluttering, and freeing up space in apartments, homes, businesses, and more.
There’s not necessarily pre-existing qualifications like college degrees or other related work experience that’s needed, and no money is required to get started on the side hustle.
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Plus, depending on the project, potential returns are worth upwards of $2,000.
CASH FLOW
According to Angi, the average cost for someone to hire help with hoarding, which includes severe clutter of items in a living space, can be worth a $2,000 fee on the low end and potentially even $15,000.
For single room organization, it’s more around $200 to $500, with specialty areas like attics, basements, garages, and offices bringing in between $300 and $1,200.
Business organizing for commercial spaces can be even better at $500 on the low end and $3,500 on the high end, and moving preparation can be $300 to $1,500.
There’s even digital organizing opportunities as a side hustle for those who are tech savvy, managing files, photos, and paperwork.
That kind of gig brings in between $100 and $500 typically.
Overall, on average, professional organizing of any type can be worth around $527 per project, falling in the middle of a range between $251 to $836, per Angi data.
Hourly rates can fluctuate between $50 to $150 as well.
Location, project size, materials, and experience will be determining factors in the rates in any situation.
MATERIALS ADD MORE
Many often forget about how materials play into the potential income for the side hustle.
Side hustles and tax implications
Extra income you make from side hustles may need to be reported to the IRS.
If you receive more than $600 in gross payouts from a selling platform like eBay, the site will issue you a Form 1099-K to use in your tax return.
Individuals should calculate their adjusted gross income, taxable earnings, and deductions for the year.
Once they have that, they can use the 1040-ES form to calculate estimated taxes.
While some professional organizers can bring their own basic materials for free, they can charge a fee for storage bins, shelving, baskets, and labeling systems that are required to complete a project.
Any “premium or custom solutions” cost more, potenially an additional $1,000, making the gig that much more lucrative.
Americans should also remain aware of other popular side hustles gaining a lot of attention over the past year.
A college student makes $1,000 a week without leaving their dorm thanks to an AI-based gig, for example.
In an exclusive conversation with The US Sun, a woman even revealed that she makes upwards of $47,000 monthly by scrolling on TikTok.
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