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How to earn money online in the USA

The platforms below are open to you. The real catch is tax: self-employment tax of 15.3% comes on top of income tax.

✓ Checked 6 Nov 2026 · Next check 5 Feb 2027
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Open from the USA: YouTube Partner Program, AdSense electronic transfer, Selling on Etsy, Shopify Payments, Prolific studies and TikTok Creator Rewards. Being on a platform is one thing, and getting the money out is another.

What works from the USA

MethodStatusWhat we found
YouTube Partner Program✓ AvailableThe USA is on Google’s list of program countries.
AdSense electronic transfer✓ AvailableListed on Google’s electronic transfer list.
Selling on Etsy✓ AvailablePayment processing is 3% + 0.25 USD, on top of Etsy’s 6.5% transaction fee.
Shopify Payments✓ AvailableOn Shopify’s supported country list.
Prolific studies✓ AvailableOn Prolific’s country list. Cash-out from $6 or £6.
TikTok Creator Rewards✓ AvailableSources agree it is in the program.
Upwork and FiverrCheck at sign-upTwo guides put Upwork in over 180 countries. Fiverr publishes no country list we could read, so confirm both at sign-up.

Tax on online income in the USA

  1. Self-employment taxSelf-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare. It applies when your net earnings from self-employment are $400 or more.
  2. Set money asideNo employer takes it out for you, so plan for it from your first payment.
  3. Dividends and crypto countStaking, mining and dividends are all reportable income.
  4. FilingPwC says Form 1040 is due on 15 April, unless that day is a weekend or a federal holiday.
  5. Sales taxPwC says there is no federal sales tax or VAT, and that 45 states and the District of Columbia impose sales taxes.

Quick answers

Can you make money on YouTube in the USA?

Yes. The USA is on Google’s list of program countries. AdSense pays out at $100 in US dollars, and its threshold differs by account currency.

How does Google pay in the USA?

The USA is on Google’s electronic transfer list.

Do you pay tax on online income in the USA?

Self-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare. It applies when your net earnings from self-employment are $400 or more.

What people in the USA search for

Before you pay anyone

  • Offers of pay for liking videos or rating products follow a known scam pattern.
  • Never pay a fee to get a job or to withdraw your earnings.

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