hello,
I have h1b visa right now, my opt begin at 12/2007-9/31/2008.my H1B begin at 10/2008.
during 06/2008 to 09/30/2008,I sell over 11k value laptops on eBay,income about 2000 dollar. First question,do I need to pay tax to IRS about my eBay income.
2,does paypal report my account informations to IRS every year.
if I pay tax about eBay income, does it illegal for F1 OPT status or H1B visa?
if I don't pay tax, does IRS know I do business on eBay,and ask me pay tax later, at the same time, my status is illegal?
I'm so confused.
I search Google many days, don't get clear answer.
I hope you can help me.
thanks in advance.

Anybody can answer me this question?

IRS taxes on all income. Including income during OPT, you need to report. Cannot continue this type of work on the H-1B.

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The question if I pay tax, will it void my H1B status?

You need to report and pay taxes regardless. No status violation if you did this work while on OPT.