[Update] Taxes, taxes, taxes...
Hi everyone,
We wanted to give you an update on some changes that we’ll be seeing that may affect some of your pledges. Due to new laws passing in several countries and US states, Patreon will be required to start charging sales tax on some pledges starting July 1st.
Based on your location, some patrons will be charged sales tax and for most, the amount will be very small. For example, sales tax rates in the US range from 4% to 11%, so on a $5 pledge, that would be between 20 cents and 55 cents. In many cases, it will be even less. Whether or not you will be charged sales tax depends on your location, and what is considered taxable there. Not every pledge is taxable, not all benefits are taxable in every location, and sometimes only a fraction of a pledge will be taxable. The money that Patreon collects as a result of these laws is paid directly to local governments.
We’re working closely with Patreon to ensure we're able to save you as much money as possible when it comes to sales tax - which is not something that’s possible with other platforms. If you’re in a location where sales tax will be required, you should expect to receive an email from Patreon with more information about this soon, but we wanted to make sure you were aware of these changes way ahead of July 1st when they go into effect.
If you have questions, you should be able to find answers in this help center article here. If you still have questions, the best place to get an answer is from Patreon’s customer support team, here.
Thank you for all of your support,
The Normies <3
Comments (26)
I've always had to pay 20% taxes in France. It aint new here.
Begin in Europe and Sweden I already pay sales tax on Patreons
Taxation is theft.
Well you know how they say, the law is legalised crime.
So like..... no Naruto???
Im not getting any new vids..i had to check if i paid this month
I am from France, I wonder how it works for me and I don’t know guys if I’ll be able to continue supporting you but thanks for the update! I appreciate it.
Most Patrons in France (or most of Europe) already paid taxes in form of a sales tax or VAT. So not much will change there.
What a bunch of bullshit.
Ugh I know bro
Ok... so im from Brazil, and the dolar is 1 to 5.68 reais (brazil money) right know... if i get to pay extra i think i will need to drop you guys -_-'
Fam that means so much that your pledging that much from Brazil. I know how hard the difference in currency is around the world. Just wanted to say thanks and that’s badass we have supporters in Brazil. I hope this stuff gets figured out. Just wanted to say I appreciate it. - Nahid
Thanks for telling us. I appreciate it.
Thanks for the update! I appreciate it
Thanks for letting us know.👍I will still be pledging anyhow! A few extra cents won't make give you my Normies fix😁
being in EU already forces me to pay the extra 25% VAT
Hey guys. How about SubscribeStar? I'm not sticking around if they insist on this. It has nothing to do with the money, and everything to do with them basically wanting my exact location. I'm not OK with that.
Sales tax is usually based on zip code, which they already have on file thanks to you having to put in your billing address when you pledged.
Sales tax oh hell no 😂
Thank you for the heads up, Normies. Honestly, I'm surprised it took Patreon this long to start collecting taxes.
thanks for the heads up 👍🤟
Thank goodness I'm Canadian 😂
Uncle Sam needs to start creating content then lol
Shut up peasant
Thanks for being on top of it and letting us know like this!!
Cool