Do you need an ABN? Business vs Hobby (Side Hustle)

A key question is commonly asked, Business vs Hobby? In this video I answer the question do you need an ABN when running your side hustle? Whether that side hustle be an dropshipping, an online store, a YouTube channel, or baking goods at home, you need to understand the difference between a hobby and a business. I discuss what the ATO classes as the difference between these and what you will need to do depending on how your activities are classified.
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Ethan 'Rooshock' (Rucioch) is an Australian business owner in his mid 20's. He is the owner and director of Rooshock Accounting, an accounting firm. He is also the creator of an NFT project, Rooshocks. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling as well as watching countless hours of sport. On this channel you will find a range of different content, including personal finance, business advice, tax tips, crypto tax tips, NFT discussions and even some social media marketing content.
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The information in this video and on this YouTube channel is for entertainment and general information purposes only. It should not be taken as constituting professional advice. You should not rely on it as financial advice. There are always risks in any financial decision and all decisions should be made on an individual basis. You should conduct your own research and seek independent professional advice where needed. Some of the links in this video or video description may be affiliate links. Ethan Rucioch, Rooshock Enterprises Pty Ltd, Rooshocks Pty Ltd or any other related party may receive a commission through these.
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[EthanRooshock]

Have you started a Side Hustle? If so, I'd love to hear what it is!

[TheBullishInvestor]

Great video Ethan - good to understand the difference between what is a hobby and a business. Also important to know what factors will change your activity from a hobby to a business.

[sourjosengupta]

Hey Ethan,
Ive been private tutoring a few family friends kids and they pay me just as a formality. I donot promote or advertise this and is only for family friends or people from my city who are in Australia. I get calls and I help the kids out. I do this as I have not much to do as a student at times. Do I need to keep record of whatever I get or is it just a hobby?

[RememberKrishna]

Can you do an updated video? There are new parameters on ato

[ParasTube]

I have just started getting monetized and mostly it's maybe $3 a day on YouTube. On top of that, AdSense revenue of $100 every year, but my blog domain and hosting already take more than that. So I still feel I'm making a loss but I do feel I need to register and ABN this year cuz I will be trying to monetize more and more.

[clintonbock]

When registering for an ABN for selling on ebay, what "business type" is it? Nothing is listed to choose from an online seller or retailer etc.

[Alex.G]

Great info Ethan! Wish I had this years ago! Another question I've been unable to easily have answered, is GST applicable to my YouTube ad revenue? Could be a future video topic?

[julianegutierrez]

What about a pedigree cat breeding hobby? I was wondering if as a hobby I can apply for zip money to help the customers to pay the price of the cat?

[celiofurquim]

Hi Ethan, nice content! What if I register my side hustle with an ABN as company, not as individual. Does it help somehow when it comes to reduce taxes? That’d be a great video to watch

[rubys]

Hi Ethan! This has been really helpful. I've been posting my photography and dabbling in art for a while now, I haven't sold any (product or service) yet but I'd like to and my manager where I work has said she is happy to purchase and sell my art there, and I have ideas to get better sales in future once I have more time. I am still studying and casually employed, so I won't be able to focus full time on a business, but I'd like to have something set up for when I graduate (in a few years time). I don't think I will be earning much at all until then. Would you say it's a good idea for me to get an ABN now, or wait? Do I need an ABN for my manager to purchase and sell my art through the business?

[riversidex]

Hey is selling cards to a card shop a hobby or just getting my money back?

[berrymckockiner]

I started a print on demand, to sell shirts online.


I want to move countries very soon and I most likely won't sell shirts for the first few months, can I avoid signing up for an ABN

[dawesum]

Thanks for the video. If i am doing a Hobby and earn a little money, do I need to declare it in my personal income tax and get taxed at my marginal tax rate?

[shanekrajic]

Hi, I have a hobby, if I sell to a business, would I need to provide a TAX invoice, or can I make an invoice noting that I’m not registered yet for GST ?

[anamarialondono]

Hi Ethan! just found your video searching for this question actually!! thank youu. I just have one question, if I am thinking about starting different side hustles, could I create an ABN that covers different activities or would I have to create more than one ABN?

[griffin]

hi I'm currently full time employed $100k (TFN)and will be earning $40k on ABN. I've been told I'll be charged a huge amount in tax because I've a second job, or will I be charged in the tax bracket for both combined $140k.
love your videos helping me sort my ABN
thanks

[fromcentstobucks]

What would you suggest in the case of a YouTube channel like yours or mine? Hobby or ABN?

[Adversity-kixb]

I am under 18 and trying to start dropshipping, do I need an ABN?