Whether any tax is withheld depends on your country, your tax status, and the form on file — so this is general information, not tax advice. Always confirm with a qualified professional.
The basics
- Chiify may ask you to complete a tax form before paying out, depending on where you live and where income is sourced. See tax forms explained.
- Some jurisdictions require withholding on certain cross-border royalty income; a valid tax form (and any treaty benefits) can reduce or remove it.
- Stores also handle VAT/sales tax on the buyer's side — that is separate from your income tax.
What you should do
1. Complete any tax form Chiify requests so payouts are not held.
2. Keep your own records of earnings for your tax return.
3. Talk to an accountant about how to declare Chiify income where you live — for Nigerian authors, see Nigerian tax basics.
Chiify cannot file or advise on your personal taxes, but we make your earnings data easy to export — see where to find your sales data.
Still need help? Open a ticket from your dashboard or email [email protected] — a real person replies.