Will I receive a 1099-K form?

If the above is not applicable, you will not receive a Form 1099-K from Patreon.

The 2021 Form 1099-K (which Creators receive in early 2022) reports gross earnings minus platform, payment, currency conversion, and processing fees. Refunds and any merch fees are disregarded on the form by law. (In other words, if you earned $10 after fees but refunded $2, the form would still report the $10.) Be sure to account for these expenses and any other expenses incurred during your year as a Creator on your tax return.

It’s worth stressing that Patreon cannot provide tax advice, so please consult a tax professional. Be sure to report all income to the relevant tax authorities. Be sure to report all income to the relevant tax authorities, regardless of whether you receive a Form 1099-K.

If you have multiple accounts on Patreon that use the same tax TIN (SSN or EIN), each account will receive its own form. To find your 1099-K, you need to log into each of your Patreon accounts for your statement(s). If you cannot locate it, send us a note by clicking the Email Patreon Support button below. It’s possible that we were unable to link multiple accounts owned by the same person and thus may not be aware of a threshold being met. Have no fear! We can always generate a form (or other proof of income if necessary).

While we proactively reach out to payments processors to prevent double reporting, some creators may receive a 1099-K from elsewhere that includes the payouts they have received from Patreon. Make sure that you do not double report this income, and also give us a shout! Also, as always, please consult with a tax professional for specific tax advice.

You can review the Earnings CSV for more information about your financial metrics.