Common Earnings Program Participant Tax Questions
Disclaimer: As independent contractors, it is the responsibility of the Earnings Program participants to keep track of their earnings and to accurately report them in their tax filings. General 1099 overview and Stripe FAQs can be found here as a reference. Any questions about what you have to report on your taxes should be directed to a tax professional, as Quora cannot provide you with tax advice.
I already have a Stripe Connected account. Do I need to do anything?
If you already have a Stripe connected account, please review to make sure your personal information is up to date (e.g. Taxpayer Identification Number/Social Security Number, mailing address, etc.) before December 23, 2022. This will ensure accurate tax information reporting and timely delivery of your Form 1099-NEC.
Why did I get a 1099?
In the United States, all Earnings Program (Ads Revenue Share) and Partner Program participants that earn $600 or more within a calendar year will receive a Form 1099-NEC. A 1099 form is used to report contractor earnings to the IRS. You only get a 1099-NEC form after earning more than $600 with a company. If you receive earnings less than $600, you will not receive a Form 1099-NEC.
If your state has a filing threshold lower than $600, you might receive a 1099 form. You can check your state’s requirements here: View 1099 state requirements.
When will my Form 1099-NEC be available?
Your 1099 tax form will be sent to you by January 31, 2023 (note: paper forms delivered by postal delivery might take up to 10 additional business days).
- Starting November 2022: Stripe will email you instructions on how to set up e-delivery (if applicable and available) and create a Stripe Express account. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to complete these steps to access your 1099 tax form electronically.
- By January 31, 2023:
- Your 1099 tax form will be available to download through Stripe Express.
- Your 1099 tax form will be mailed to you if you don’t receive an email from Stripe or don’t consent to e-delivery. Please allow up to 10 business days for postal delivery.
- Quora will file your 1099 tax form with the IRS and relevant state tax authorities.
- April 15, 2023: IRS deadline to file taxes. You’ll need your 1099 tax form to file your taxes.
In January, we strongly suggest that you ensure all of your tax filing details are up to date in Stripe Express. Your name, address and Taxpayer Identification Number (Social Security Number/Employer Identification Number) are of primary importance.
How will I receive my 1099 tax form?
After you log in to your Stripe Express account, you will be able to consent to e-delivery of your 1099 tax forms. If you do not consent to e-delivery, you will not be able to view or download your 1099 tax forms in the Stripe Express Tax forms page. If you opted in to e-delivery, your 1099 tax form will be delivered electronically near the end of January.
For some users, Stripe will NOT be able to e-deliver all the tax forms and will receive the paper copy via postal mail.
I am enrolled in both the Earnings Program (Ads Revenue Share) and Partner Program. Will I receive separate 1099s for my earnings in each program?
If you are enrolled in both programs under the same User ID, we will try to combine your earnings from both programs and report your total combined earnings on one Form 1099-NEC. Also, we determine 1099 filing requirement based on your total combined earnings in all programs, so even though you may not meet the $600 threshold in one program or both programs separately, you may still receive a Form 1099-NEC based on your total combined earnings in all programs for the calendar year.
Why is Stripe requesting personal information like my Social Security Number?
Your Social Security Number is required to get your 1099 tax form properly filed with the IRS.
If you have earned enough to qualify for a 1099 tax form, the IRS requires your full details to be verified ahead of 1099 filing.
We process your personal information to ensure we meet our tax and legal obligations. We understand this information may be sensitive, so we implement technical and organizational controls to safeguard it. You can learn more about our data protection practices in our Privacy Policy and can contact us at privacy@quora.com if you have any questions.
I never received my 1099. What do I do?
Please make sure the mailing address in your Stripe account is up to date and correct, and contact earnings@quora.com.
My information has changed since I signed up for Earnings Program. How can I edit information?
Update your account information in the Account tab:
- Under Stripe Express Account, you can update the email address and phone number used to log in to Stripe Express. Please note that only one contact method can be updated at a time.
- Under Language preference, you can choose your preferred language for Stripe Express.
- Under Payout and Professional Details, you can update personal and legal entity information and view your bank account or debit card information for payouts. To update your payout details, please reach out to earnings@quora.com.
I believe the amount on my 1099 is not correct. What do I do?
For questions about the amounts included on your 1099 form, please contact earnings@quora.com.