Managing Taxes
Submit your tax information starting December 1 to remain eligible for payouts. Forms are due by December 31, with tax documents available for download by January 31.
Important Notice: Tax Form Deadlines
Tax submission opens on December 1 and must be completed by December 31 to avoid payout suspension.
Tax Dashboard
1. Tax Form Submission
Submitting your tax information is a straightforward process:
U.S. Freelancers (W-9):
- What You Need: Legal Name, Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code), and SSN or EIN.
- Purpose: Used for generating the 1099-NEC form to report earnings over $600.
Non-U.S. Freelancers (W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E):
- What You Need: Legal Name, Country of Citizenship, Address, and FTIN or U.S. TIN (if applicable).
- Purpose: To certify non-U.S. residency and claim tax treaty benefits.
Certification:
- A checkbox must be checked to confirm:
- “I certify that the information provided is accurate and matches my tax records.”
Submission Confirmation:
- A success notification will appear after submission:
- "Success! Your tax information has been submitted. Thank you for completing this step."
2. Tax Form Availability
Once tax documents are ready (e.g., 1099-NEC or W-8BEN):
- Notification: Users will see a dashboard banner:
- “Your tax form for [Year] is ready for download.”
- Download Options: Files will be available in PDF format under the “Tax Documents” section.
3. Tax Form Submission Deadlines
- December 1: Submission window opens.
- December 15: Mid-month reminder email and dashboard notification sent.
- December 28: Final warning for non-compliance.
- December 31: Deadline for submission.
- January 1: Payout suspension for non-compliance.
Accessing Tax Documents
Tax Form Download
- Available by January 31 for the previous year’s earnings.
- Accessible via the Tax Documents section in your dashboard.
Transaction History:
- Tax-related transaction details can be reviewed in the Transaction Summary, including withheld taxes (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don’t submit my tax form by the deadline?
Your payouts will be suspended until the form is submitted.
When will I receive my tax documents?
Tax forms will be available for download by January 31.
What forms do I need to submit?
- U.S. Freelancers: W-9 form.
- Non-U.S. Freelancers: W-8BEN (individuals) or W-8BEN-E (businesses).
Can I update my tax information?
Yes, you can update your tax details anytime in the Tax Dashboard.
How do I download my tax forms?
Tax forms will be available in the Tax Documents section of your dashboard. Simply click the "Download Tax Form" button.