Which tax form will I receive at tax time?
On an annual basis, we will send you either a 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-K, or 1042-S tax form if you’ve been paid at least $10 USD in royalties or narration fees over the tax year.
Important: 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms are only applicable to users paid via Direct Deposit (ACH).
Tax forms are generally sent via mail, so it’s very important that the mailing address on your submitted tax form is accurate and up to date. If you don’t receive your tax form, contact us and—with your consent—we can provide a digital copy.
Which form applies to me?
1099-MISC / 1099-NEC
Who receives it:
• U.S. citizens and U.S.-based companies
• Paid via Direct Deposit (ACH)
Delivery:
• Sent on or before January 31
• Delivered by mail, or electronically if consent is provided
What it shows:
• Total royalties earned for the prior tax year
1099-K
Who receives it:
• U.S. citizens and U.S.-based companies
• Paid via PayPal
Delivery:
• Issued directly by PayPal if you exceed $20,000 in gross payments and 200 transactions (or meet lower state-specific thresholds) Additional information can be found here.
• Not provided by Author’s Republic
1042-S
Who receives it:
• Non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. companies
Delivery:
• Delivered by mail or e-delivery
What it shows:
• Royalties earned for the prior tax year
Electronic delivery for ACH users (Tax1099 / Zenwork xForce)
If you are paid via Direct Deposit (ACH), Author’s Republic uses Tax1099.com (Zenwork xForce) to prepare and securely deliver your tax documents.
You may receive an email from statements@tax1099.com stating:
“RB Authors Republic LLC has requested your consent for eDelivery of documents.”
Providing consent allows you to view and download your tax documents electronically instead of receiving them by mail.
How to give consent for eDelivery
- Sign up for Zenwork xForce
- Log in and go to your Dashboard
- Click “eDelivery Requests”
- On the Payers page, click “Consent Now” next to RB Authors Republic LLC
Once consent is given:
• Your delivery status will change to “Accepted”
• Your tax forms will be available in the Zenwork xForce portal
Note: Tax forms are not automatically emailed after consent is provided. You must log in to Zenwork xForce to view or download them.
For help with Zenwork xForce, contact: statementscopy@tax1099.com
What is Tax1099.com?
Tax1099.com is the tax form preparation and delivery service used by Author’s Republic. IRS regulations require your consent before tax forms can be delivered electronically.
Once consent is provided, your tax documents will be securely accessible through the Tax1099 (Zenwork xForce) portal.
Why don’t the royalties on my sales dashboard match my tax form?
The amount shown on your tax form reflects your gross income for the tax year. This is the total revenue received before any transaction fees or deductions.
Your sales dashboard, on the other hand:
• Reflects royalties earned within the selected date range
• Does not always align with when payments are issued
Example:
Royalties earned in December are typically paid at the end of January, meaning they may appear on the next year’s tax form.
If you still have questions about your tax form or delivery method, please contact Author’s Republic support.