This article gives a high-level overview of how taxes and 1099s work at Raptive, and links you to the right place based on your situation.
Important: We’re not tax professionals and can’t provide tax advice. This page explains how Raptive reports payments and where to find your records.
When does Raptive issue 1099s?
Raptive issues 1099-NEC forms in mid-January each year for eligible U.S. creators.
Forms are delivered electronically through Track1099.
If you don’t accept your 1099 electronically by mid-February, a paper copy may be mailed to the address listed on your tax form.
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How can I access my 1099?
Will I receive a 1099 from Raptive?
Not everyone will receive a 1099. Whether you receive one depends on your tax setup and how you were paid.
You generally will receive a 1099 if:
You have a valid W-9 on file
You were paid $600 or more during the calendar year
You are not filing as an S-Corporation or C-Corporation, or LLC S-Corporation
You did not receive all payments via PayPal
You generally will not receive a 1099 if:
You’re an S-Corp or C-Corp (including LLCs taxed as S-Corps)
You received payments via PayPal
You earned less than $600
You’re an international creator filing a W-8
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Will I receive a 1099 from Raptive?
How does PayPal affect my 1099?
If you’re paid through PayPal, Raptive does not issue a 1099 for those payments.
PayPal is responsible for its own tax reporting.
You can still download your full payment history from your dashboard for your records.
Next step:
Will I receive a 1099 from Raptive?
What if my 1099 amount looks different than expected?
A 1099 reports payments made during the calendar year, not total earnings.
Because Raptive pays on a net-45 schedule, there’s often a timing difference between:
When earnings are generated, and
When payments are issued
This is the most common reason a 1099 looks “incorrect,” even when it’s accurate.
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What if my 1099 amount looks incorrect?
Why did I receive more than one 1099?
Raptive issues one 1099 per tax ID.
You may receive more than one 1099 if:
You changed your tax ID during the year, or
You have multiple sites using different tax forms
Next step:
Why did I receive more than one 1099?
Updating your tax information
If you need to update your tax form (name, address, entity type, or tax ID), you can do so in your dashboard.
Changes apply going forward and don’t automatically update previously issued 1099s.
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When should I update my tax form?