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Brandon Marcus

IRS Alert: Why Selling on Facebook Marketplace in 2026 Could Trigger a Surprise Tax Bill

IRS Alert: Why Selling on Facebook Marketplace in 2026 Could Trigger a Surprise Tax Bill
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That dusty treadmill in your garage, the designer bag you barely used, the gaming console your kids abandoned two years ago—turns out they might be plotting against you.

In 2026, selling everyday items on Facebook Marketplace isn’t just a quick way to declutter or make extra cash. It could also land you face-to-face with the IRS, wondering how a casual side hustle turned into a tax-time headache.

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