Ahh I see. Thats very helpful! And thanks for the insight. I just dont want to get in trouble with California :/ and I quite like the analogy of rewarding yard work.
Understandable. Just go about it thinking of the work as taxable. If it's a decent amount, then you may need a license (not a sellers permit. A small business license), but if it's not then you can claim it at the end of the year as "unexpected income." <--Straight from my tax guy. o3ob