An update on sales tax
Added 2020-05-28 17:31:33 +0000 UTC
I wanted to give you an update on some changes that we’ll be seeing which 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.
Less than half of all 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.
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.
That's what Patreon wants me to say. I'm sorry about all this crap! I don't have any idea how it should work, I don't give a fuck about local governments and I hate that we must deal with it or fuck off the platform. I'm just small indie dev trying to make a niche game I'd love to play. Please, stay with me in these tough times, and thanks for your support! Let's fight and be naked!
