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How can a 1099 tax calculator help Patreon creators?
How can a 1099 tax calculator help Patreon creators?
Over the past few years, Patreon has exploded into the creator space. Whether you have a podcast about personal finance or drawing cats with silly hats on TikTok, using Patreon to provide exclusive content for your “patrons” for a monthly fee is only becoming more common.
So how does this change your tax situation? If you are a US-based creator, Patreon will send you a tax form (specifically, the 1099-K) if you meet the IRS-set earning threshold. You can also opt for the paperless tax options to get them electronically.
When filing these Patreon 1099 forms, you will be required to fill out Form 1040, Schedule C and Schedule SE. You can use a self-employment tax calculator to figure out your tax liability.
Key takeaways:
- Patreon will only send you Form 1099-K if you make over $20,000 on their platform
- You can receive this electronically with their paperless tax option
- Use our 1099 tax calculator to find business expenses you can claim as write-offs
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Can I receive paperless tax statements from Patreon?
If you are earning money from Patreon, you are officially considered “self-employed”, and will have to pay tax on this income. This is because Patreon does not withhold any taxes from your income, like an employer would.
So whether you’re a sole proprietor who sells stickers or work as an independent contractor who does voice-over work and uses Patreon to test out new material, that 15.3% self-employment tax isn’t going anywhere.
Note that this tax is separate from the federal income tax (which you will also have to pay) that is determined by your tax bracket. If your total tax liability is over $1,000, use a tax estimate calculator to figure out your quarterly tax payments.
If you’re trying to be more sustainable, Patreon allows for its users to receive paperless tax statements electronically. You can then simply download your 1099-K form as a PDF and use that when you’re filing your taxes.
Remember that Patreon will only send you a 1099-K form if you earn over $20,000 in a year or have over 200 transactions. If you do not meet this threshold, you still have to report your self-employment income and pay the owed tax (if you earn over $400 in a year).
If you're a nonresident, you might not have to pay taxes on your Patreon income if you are already paying tax on that income in another country due to the US tax treaty law. But you might still need to file your returns with the IRS by submitting your documents without paying any tax liability.
To do this, you will fill out Form 1040-NR. This applies to creators who have patrons in the US that they have sent products to in return for their membership. Items like clothing, art and posters all fall under this category. You also have to do this if you perform any live event in the US from time to time.
Do I need a W-9 Form?
Form W-9 is what self-employed individuals use to send their tax information to the entities that are paying them. The entities then use this information when they are issuing 1099 forms and filing their tax returns.
Patreon requires its creators to submit a W-9 if they make $600 or more annually. You can fill out a W-9 form electronically, and will need to do this if you want to download any Patreon tax forms, including the 1099-K.
If you happen to have multiple Patreon pages, Patreon will only send you 1099-Ks for the pages that earn you $20,000 or more in a year. But you still have to pay tax on the income from the other pages.
How can I lower my Patreon taxes?
The answer: with business write-offs. Any expense you incurred over the calendar year that was essential to running your business is classified as tax-deductible and can be written off. This means you can deduct these expenses from your gross income and lower your net income so that you pay less tax.
Don’t feel like tracking those expenses? Try using FlyFin's A.I. tax engine to easily find all your deductions and save you both time and money every tax season. Just link your expenses to let A.I. scan for every possible deduction. In addition, expert CPAs available 24/7 in the app answer any tax questions you might have at no additional cost! At tax time, they prepare and file your federal and state tax returns for you.
We mentioned earlier that you file your Patreon 1099 forms along with Schedule C. This is where you will report all your tax write-offs. Looking for industry specific tax deductions? Use this 1099 tax calculator to get a detailed tax breakdown. All you have to do is select your line of work, enter your income and select all the deductions that apply to you.
Having a Patreon page can be a great way to build a community, showcase your talent and get paid for your efforts. While dealing with Patreon tax forms may seem complicated at first, filing your returns can be a lot smoother if you keep track of all your deductible expenses. When tax season comes, you’ll be ready to claim those write-offs.
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