How to top up your earnings with supplemental income
Read on for our guide to supplementing your income. Get ideas for creating a side hustle, learn how to generate income, and understand some basic tax and legal conditions for your new undertaking.
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Want to bring home a little extra bacon each month? Then read on for our guide to supplementing your income! Get ideas for creating a side hustle, learn how to generate passive income, and understand some basic tax and legal conditions for your new undertaking. Ready? Let’s get started. Additional income is a source of money that supplements your main income. Anyone can earn supplemental income—including students, retirees, freelancers, and even regular employees. Adding another revenue stream to your life can help you save up money, which you can then use in a variety of ways. For instance, you might want to: There are certain side jobs that are the go-to standard when it comes to making cash quickly. The reason for that is these jobs don’t usually require complicated qualifications—meaning just about anyone can pick them up, regardless of what you’re trained in. Consider the following mini jobs, if you haven’t already: Do you have advanced skills and experience in a particular area? Why not supplement your income by working as a freelancer? Unlike side jobs, freelancing or consultancy work requires a certain level of knowledge, and it’s only accessible to those with training and experience. Companies can recruit you for the duration of a job or for a specific project without hiring you long-term. The work you do might include:Going on vacation and leaving your home and car behind? Why not earn a little cash while you’re away by renting them out? Short term property rental is a booming industry, thanks to the growth of the sharing economy. It allows you to supplement your income without taking on additional work. You can also extend the concept to numerous other objects in addition to your home or car, such as:Not only does it free up space around the house, but selling your items is a source of additional income that doesn’t require much time or skill. When it comes to selling items, (almost) everything is on the table. You can sell:Depending on the type of additional income and profits earned, you’ll need to declare your extra income to the tax authorities and possibly pay taxes on it, filling out form 2042-C.When it comes to the side jobs mentioned in the first paragraph (tutoring, DIY, pet sitting, etc.), as well as renting out goods or your accommodation, you’ll definitely need to declare your income from these activities. If your total income is less than €72,600, you can choose the “micro-BIC” scheme, which is the simplest and best suited to additional income. You’ll have to pay tax on this supplemental income if it exceeds €305. You’ll be taxed on the income tax rate of 50% to 66% of the money earned.By contrast, selling second-hand items isn’t subject to tax if the amount doesn’t exceed €5,000 per year, with the exception of selling cars or household appliances.Ready to save and budget like a pro? Whether you choose the free N26 Standard bank account or an N26 premium bank account, you’ll receive push notifications in real time whenever money enters or leaves your account—perfect for tracking incoming payments. See all your spending at a glance with Statistics, so you can streamline your budget for the following month. Our premium account options also come with N26 Spaces sub-accounts, virtual piggy banks that let you set money aside, alongside your main account. Find the N26 plan that’s right for you today, and sign up in just 8 minutes!
Additional income—what’s it for?
- Finance a project. Whether you’re looking to fund your travels, finance a mortgage, buy a car, or set up a business, a little extra money never hurts when you’re starting a new venture.
- Improve your quality of life. Whether you’re earning minimum wage, studying full time, or living on a limited retirement budget, the freedom that comes from having some extra income can significantly improve your quality of life.
- Pay off your debts. If you’re currently not earning enough to pay back your debts, or you want to kick your repayment plan into high gear, then adding another revenue stream is a great investment in your financial future.
Getting a side job for additional income
- Babysitting
- Pet sitting
- Services of all kinds (like sewing, DIY jobs, cleaning, moving, gardening, and computer repairs)
- Delivery driving—if you have a car—with platforms like Uber and Deliveroo
- Private lessons. These can range from school subjects like math or science, to extracurriculars like art or music.
- Hospitality. Pick up shifts as a waiter, bartender, host/hostess, etc.
- Filling out surveys
Doing freelance work to supplement your income
- Web design
- Community management
- Project management
- Translation
- Graphics, web design, and other web developer activities
- Marketing
- Writing
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Get sub-accounts in minutesRenting out your property for additional income
- Your DIY tools
- Your bike/scooter/motorbike Your attic, cellar, or any space that can be used for storage
- Your equipment—lawnmower, coffee machine, ski equipment, etc.
Selling items to top up your income
- Your clothes. Vinted is the premier online platform for selling used clothes.
- Your furniture. As well as LeBonCoin, you can post ads on sites like Mymobilier.
- Your books, CDs, and DVDs, on sites like Momox.
- All kinds of miscellaneous items like toys, cooking and gardening accessories, IT equipment, etc.
Additional income—the legal side
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