Dead Meat Patrons - Sales Tax Heads Up
Added 2020-06-01 19:52:19 +0000 UTCHey Patrons! I wanted to reach out to let you know that Patreon recently announced that they are now required by law to start adding sales tax to more patron pledges. This will start on July 1st, 2020. This change affects patrons in some parts of the US and 17 other countries (see list). As a result of communications with taxing authorities and the evolution of online taxation, Patreon has determined that it will have the obligation to begin charging tax in certain locations effective July 1st.
So on July 1st, Patreon will automatically apply the appropriate sales tax to each tier. Sales tax is charged based on the location of the patron, not the creator, so some patrons will see an additional line item on their receipt for sales tax starting July 1st.
Since tax laws and rates vary from country to country and state to state, the amount will be different for different patrons. 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.
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 very soon, but I just wanted to give you guys all a heads up so that there was no confusion once that date rolls around.
If you have questions about this, you should be able to find answers here. If you still have additional questions, the best place to get an answer is from Patreon’s customer support team, here.
If this increase in the amount coming out of your bank account makes you uncomfortable with your pledge, AS ALWAYS, please don't feel guilty or bad canceling. I always want to stress that I'm doing just fine and that you should take care of yourself and your loved ones first and foremost.
Thanks everyone! Be good people.
Comments
Worth it! What it the next commentary track and when will it be released?
Matt Monfils
2020-06-28 14:21:50 +0000 UTCOh yeah, Haha
Billy Osborne
2020-06-08 07:48:46 +0000 UTCWe already get charged tax
2020-06-07 21:30:55 +0000 UTCWorth ❤️🙌
Christian Quinn
2020-06-07 12:32:52 +0000 UTCThank you for the heads up, I do appreciate it!
Stormychu
2020-06-02 19:26:45 +0000 UTCIf I've read correctly I'm not going to be charged tax (UK) but I'm perfectly fine with that to support you and your content. Thanks for the heads up and being so considerate of your fans. You're the kind of person I would like to be.
Billy Osborne
2020-06-01 21:48:07 +0000 UTCYou're always so courteous of everyone's situation James and I love it. It's one of the many reasons why I enjoy your channel so much. Keep being awesome 👏🏼👏🏼
2020-06-01 21:41:55 +0000 UTCJames is the best
Steven Lux
2020-06-01 21:39:14 +0000 UTCThanks for letting us know! Appreciate it.
Nicole Jackson
2020-06-01 20:50:48 +0000 UTCDon't care. Worth it
Devin
2020-06-01 20:03:11 +0000 UTCThanks for the heads up, I recently (OK it was like almost 2 years ago) moved out of a state with sales tax into one w/o it and I wouldn't have bothered to make sure I changed my address on Patreon if it wasn't for this
Dumari
2020-06-01 19:59:16 +0000 UTCThis is only one of many, many things that make James and everyone else at Dead Meat just awesome, always thinking of the fans. Luckily I believe I miss this being from England (unless I missed it on the list) but the simple things like saying that people are more than welcome to stop the Pledges if it gets too expensive for them with this tax addition with no guilt tripping just shows what amazing people they are over there.
Mr Aaron C Brookes
2020-06-01 19:58:27 +0000 UTC
