“have a bake sale”
***knock knock knock***
Hi. Im from the government. Do you have the proper permits to sell cakes and cookies you baked? Is your kitchen up to government standards? Do you have your sales tax ID? Did you have any help? If so, are you paying minimum wage and social security taxes?
There’s a reason why a lot of businesses advertise by word of mouth. Being private about you dealings has some real benefits.
One of the saddest side effects of excessive government regulation is its effect on people who need to just earn a small amount of money, or who are just starting out. All taxes and related regulations should exempt small amounts of income to simplify and encourage self reliant individuals.