@FediThing @feditips At least in the United States, there is a distinction to be made between "gift" and "donation." Also, what you're describing sounds to me like maybe you are receiving tips on a zero dollar service. People who receive tips still have to report it as income.

Anecdotally, I used to file my taxes on my own until it reached a point where I felt like I couldn't afford a tax advisor, but I didn't have the answers I needed. When I finally did, my tax return was larger than I had estimated, which more than paid for the $350 or whatever the service cost. Now, a knowledgeable accountant answers my questions during the year at no charge. You might get a similar benefit from taking the plunge if you find the right professional.

Otherwise, you could trust the amount you receive from people in other countries is so low that you don't have to send anything to their country and focus on your country's requirements. What are they going to do? Extradite you over $5 unpaid taxes?

@FlippingBinary @feditips

I am reporting it as income in my in my country. Income taxation is not the issue.

The issue is whether I have to register with the sales tax regimes of dozens of different countries even when the donations are tiny amounts.