What you earn is income for your business, so before your first payout we need a W-9: your legal name (and business name, if different), the tax classification, an address, and your taxpayer number — an EIN, or an SSN for individuals and single-member LLCs — plus the W-9 certification. Partnerships, corporations and LLCs taxed as one need an EIN.
We collect it on My earnings → Add your W-9. The number is encrypted; your dashboard shows only its last four digits, and only the staff who handle payouts can see more.
We don't withhold tax. We file an information return such as a Form 1099 where the law requires it, and you are responsible for the taxes on what you earn. Because a W-9 is required, payouts are for U.S. persons only.
You can replace your W-9 at any time — for example after a change of business name or address. We are not tax advisers; for your own situation, ask yours.
Your My earnings page shows every payment that earned, what is clearing and what you can be paid. Reply to any program e-mail and a person will look into anything that looks wrong.