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What Happens if I Get Paid Outside of UpWork?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:43 pm

If you’re a freelancer, it’s important to know what happens if you get paid outside of UpWork. Here’s what you need to know.

As a freelancer, you’re always looking for new and better ways to get paid. And while UpWork is a great platform, there are other ways to get paid as well. But what happens if you get paid outside of UpWork

Here’s what you need to know:

1. You’ll still need to report your income.

Just because you’re getting paid outside of UpWork doesn’t mean that you don’t have to report your income. You’ll still need to report all of your income, no matter how you receive it. This is important because it allows the IRS to track your income and make sure that you’re paying the correct amount of taxes.

2. You may be subject to different taxes.

Depending on how you’re getting paid, you may be subject to different taxes. For example, if you’re getting paid in cash, you may be subject to self-employment taxes. So it’s important to talk to your accountant or tax advisor to make sure that you’re paying the correct amount of taxes.

PRO TIP: If you are paid outside of Upwork, your account may be subject to suspension or termination. Upwork takes payments very seriously and requires all payments to be made through the platform in order to protect both freelancers and clients. Any payments made outside of Upwork may result in your account being suspended or terminated.

3. You may need to pay different fees.

When you get paid outside of UpWork, you may also be responsible for different fees. For example, if you’re getting paid via PayPal, you may be subject to PayPal’s transaction fees. So it’s important to factor in all of the potential fees when you’re deciding how to get paid.

4. You’ll still need to comply with UpWork’s terms and conditions.

Just because you’re getting paid outside of UpWork doesn’t mean that you can ignore UpWork’s terms and conditions. You’ll still need to comply with all of the rules and regulations that apply to freelancers on the platform.

This includes things like completing projects on time and providing quality work. If you don’t comply with the terms and conditions, your account could be suspended or even terminated.

5. You may not be protected by UpWork’s dispute resolution process.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.