Sales Tax (Patreon)

Hey folks! Just everyone knows, Patreon has notified all its creators that starting in July, they'll be required to start adding/charging sales tax to any application patrons. Who that effects, and how much it effects them, depends on the individual local laws. 

To use a random, totally made up example, if your local state/country says they have to charge 5% sales tax, then they will have a 5% additional charge to your pledges to cover those taxes.

Patreon will handle this entirely internally, and other than being prepared for your pledge fees to potentially go up slightly, there's nothing you need to do.

It's also entirely possible this won't effect you at all. It's also based on what sort of benefits you're offering for what tiers, and I have no idea how the system will tell them to tax "A couple chapters a month." 

I do not expect that anyone will see any kind of large fee increases, and a lot of you may not see any increases at all.

Just wanted you all to be aware ahead of time!

For a more detailed and accurate accounting of the changes, and whether they may apply to you, please read this: 

 https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043055071-New-Sales-Tax-Requirements-on-Patreon 

Thanks very much for your support!