[Update] Taxes, taxes, taxes...
Added 2020-05-07 19:05:01 +0000 UTCHi 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
I've always had to pay 20% taxes in France. It aint new here.
Azaroth
2020-05-10 23:35:52 +0000 UTCMost Patrons in France (or most of Europe) already paid taxes in form of a sales tax or VAT. So not much will change there.
Leon
2020-05-10 10:46:55 +0000 UTCWell you know how they say, the law is legalised crime.
Tim
2020-05-09 09:30:24 +0000 UTCBegin in Europe and Sweden I already pay sales tax on Patreons
Andreas Froby
2020-05-09 03:41:03 +0000 UTCTaxation is theft.
Brandon Guthrie
2020-05-08 16:03:03 +0000 UTCIm not getting any new vids..i had to check if i paid this month
Danny Jeter
2020-05-08 11:14:17 +0000 UTCSo like..... no Naruto???
Iciihot
2020-05-08 05:27:37 +0000 UTCI 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.
Lawliet
2020-05-08 02:36:57 +0000 UTCUgh I know bro
The Normies
2020-05-07 23:58:11 +0000 UTCFam 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
The Normies
2020-05-07 23:57:19 +0000 UTCWhat a bunch of bullshit.
L
2020-05-07 23:21:04 +0000 UTCOk... 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 -_-'
Gabriel Moreira
2020-05-07 22:46:20 +0000 UTCYou already know we gonna pay the most lol
Jason Rodriguez
2020-05-07 22:17:49 +0000 UTCThanks for telling us. I appreciate it.
Jack Walrath
2020-05-07 21:32:45 +0000 UTCI live in California so the future may not be bright for me 😷.
Will Cee
2020-05-07 21:25:56 +0000 UTCThanks for the update! I appreciate it
Aadit Doshi
2020-05-07 20:05:19 +0000 UTCSales 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.
Gestrid
2020-05-07 19:20:38 +0000 UTCsame (except we have 20%)....sucks but eh, what can you do...
Reverend357
2020-05-07 19:19:26 +0000 UTCThanks for letting us know.👍I will still be pledging anyhow! A few extra cents won't make give you my Normies fix😁
2020-05-07 19:19:22 +0000 UTCbeing in EU already forces me to pay the extra 25% VAT
Jeppe Oliver Danielsen
2020-05-07 19:15:07 +0000 UTCHey 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.
GoldArthur
2020-05-07 19:14:41 +0000 UTCSales tax oh hell no 😂
Chauncey
2020-05-07 19:10:49 +0000 UTCThank you for the heads up, Normies. Honestly, I'm surprised it took Patreon this long to start collecting taxes.
Tina L
2020-05-07 19:10:35 +0000 UTCthanks for the heads up 👍🤟
Explorin Dylan
2020-05-07 19:08:57 +0000 UTCThank goodness I'm Canadian 😂
Jesse Collins
2020-05-07 19:08:20 +0000 UTCShut up peasant
Jose
2020-05-07 19:07:54 +0000 UTCUncle Sam needs to start creating content then lol
DSTRYR
2020-05-07 19:07:07 +0000 UTCThanks for being on top of it and letting us know like this!!
FutureFables
2020-05-07 19:07:01 +0000 UTCCool
Kazi the Darkskin
2020-05-07 19:06:31 +0000 UTC
