Maven does not withhold taxes but may require tax information and report earnings based on your tax status and total payments.

What you need to know:

No tax withholding

• Maven does not withhold taxes from any payments.
• You are responsible for reporting and paying all applicable taxes on your earnings.

U.S. persons ($600 threshold)

• If you are a U.S. person and earn $600 or more in a calendar year:
  • Maven is required to report your earnings to the IRS.
  • You will receive a Form 1099 in January.
  • You must complete a W-9 form to be eligible to receive payments.

Tax information requirements (W-9 and similar forms)

• You may be required to provide tax information:
  • When approaching or exceeding the $600 threshold
  • Before receiving any payment, regardless of amount (for compliance purposes)
• If required tax information is not provided:
  • Payments cannot be processed
  • Amounts over $600 may be forfeited if a W-9 is not submitted before year-end

Non-U.S. participants

• If you are not a U.S. person:
  • You must certify your non-U.S. status when requesting payment
  • You are responsible for handling all tax obligations in your local jurisdiction

Important notes: 

• Tax requirements vary based on your location and tax status.
• Providing accurate and complete tax information helps avoid payment delays or restrictions.
• For full details, including definitions of a U.S. person and additional requirements, refer to the Tax Matters section of the Maven Payment Policy.