Has anyone out there had success with any of the get paid to take surveys online programs?

Question

Which are the most credible? How much time do you have to put in each day to make decent money? How do they handle taxes (w-2, 1099 ect.) Are they just scams?

Answer 1

Some are scams, some are not.

I recently joined http://myeasymoney.tk/ and I've been very happy with it so far.

They pay you to do surveys and join free sites, things like that. And yes, they really pay you. There is even a thread in the forum for people to post their payment proof, and there are tons of scanned checks and such. You won't get rich, but it's free, simple, and 100 percent legit. What I really liked is that I never had to part with any "risky" information, like credit card numbers or my SSN, and I have never spent a penny, either! I was a huge skeptic (who wouldn’t be?), but I've made almost $40 so far in the last few weeks doing offers for about 5 minutes a day, and the more you do, the more you make!

Each survey takes 1-5 minutes and pays anywhere from $.25 - $1.50. It adds up quick. There are also two special surveys you can do each day that pay $.80 each. Even if you do ONLY those, you'll end up making almost $50 a month. I made it to the $10 minimum payout about an hour after I had signed up. The people on the forum are really helpful too, which is great if you have questions. Lots of long-time users and knowledgeable moderators with great tips to help you make the most out of the site. It’s all pretty self-explanatory, but I definitely recommend reading through the tips before you start! They've really helped me. You can also feel free to e-mail me for more info.

Like I said, you won't get rich with this site, but if you're looking for some extra cash, you’ll definitely make it. It’s pretty foolproof. Sign up and do a few offers - you'll be hooked!

Anyone saying you’ll get rich doing something “easy and free” online is probably a scammer. Some or these people are promising $3000+ a month - who do they think they're kidding? Be careful, and never give out your credit card information, or spend money to make money! If it’s not free and totally safe, just walk away!

Answer 2

I personally think its a waste of time. Majority are scams and the ones that are real are a waste of time. you are making about $2 an hour on average and some even less. If you spend your time learning other ways to make money online, it will be time much better spent in my opinion. I've never made enough money through them to worry about taxes, but the companies I help promote that pay me require me to fill out an online W-2 form and they send me my tax forms in the mail when its tax time just like any other company. You have to pay more taxes on these than usual because you are not working for the companies, you are an independent contractor, which means you have to pay self employment tax on top of normal income taxes.

Answer 3

I tried the on line survey thing and it pays so little that it takes forever to make enough money to help.  That's just my personal experience.  Your should do some in depth research.