Learn how taxes work for paid plans and ticket earnings on Pie.

The Short Version

If you host paid events on Pie and earn money from ticket sales, that income may be taxable.

Pie uses Stripe to process ticket payments and payouts. Depending on how much you earn and where you live, Stripe may send you tax forms related to your earnings.

Even if you do not receive a tax form, you may still be responsible for reporting your earnings when filing taxes.

Pie cannot provide tax or legal advice, so if you’re unsure about your specific situation, we recommend speaking with a tax professional.

How Ticket Payments & Payouts Work on Pie

Here’s the simple breakdown of how money moves for paid events on Pie:

1. You create a paid plan on Pie
2. Guests purchase tickets to your event
3. Stripe securely processes those payments
4. After your event takes place and funds fully settle, Stripe sends your payout to your connected bank account
5. Those earnings may be considered taxable income depending on your local tax laws

Payouts are not sent instantly after a ticket is purchased.

When someone buys a ticket, the payment first needs time to fully process and settle through Stripe. Once your event has happened and the funds have settled, payouts are typically sent 2–4 business days after the event date.

In some cases, payouts may take longer due to:

• payment processing and settlement timing
• bank processing times
• Stripe verification or account review
• temporary delays from Stripe or your bank

Your payout amount is based on:

• the ticket price you set
• multiplied by the number of tickets sold

You keep 100% of your ticket price.

Important:

• Pie platform fees are paid by the attendee
• Stripe processing fees are generally not deducted upfront at checkout, but may apply in cases like refunds or disputes

You can track payouts directly through your connected Stripe account, including:

• upcoming payouts
• completed payouts
• holds or delays
• payout history

Because these payouts are earnings tied to ticket sales, they may also be subject to tax reporting requirements depending on your location and earnings.

What Is a 1099-K?

A 1099-K is a tax form used to report payment activity and processed earnings to the IRS.

If you meet certain tax reporting thresholds, Stripe may issue you a 1099-K form connected to your ticket sales on Pie.

You may need this form when filing taxes.

When Would I Receive a Tax Form?

Tax reporting rules vary depending on:

• your country
• your state
• your tax classification
• how much you earned
• how many transactions you processed

Historically in the U.S., federal reporting thresholds have included:

• more than $20,000 in processed payments
• and more than 200 transactions in a calendar year

However:

• some states have lower thresholds
• rules can change over time
• international laws may differ

Important:
Pie does not decide who receives tax forms. Stripe handles tax reporting based on applicable laws and regulations.

Tax Form Timeline

If you qualify for a tax form, Stripe typically sends forms by January 31 for the previous calendar year.

You may receive:

• an email from Stripe with digital delivery instructions
• or a mailed paper copy depending on your account settings

If receiving by mail, delivery may take additional time.

Important:
Tax forms are typically sent to the email associated with your Stripe account, which may be different from your Pie login email.

What Does “Gross Processed Volume” Mean?

One thing that often confuses creators:

Your tax form usually reflects the total amount processed through ticket sales before things like:

• refunds
• Stripe fees
• disputes
• chargebacks
• adjustments

Example:

If your event processed:

• $5,000 in ticket sales

but:

• $500 was refunded

your tax form may still show the full $5,000 total.

This is standard tax reporting behavior required by the IRS.

Why Does My Tax Form Show More Than I Actually Kept?

Because tax forms generally report:

• total money processed

NOT:

• final take-home profit

That means:

• refunds may still appear in totals
• Stripe fees are usually not removed
• disputes and chargebacks may still count toward processed volume

This is normal across most payment platforms.

Need to Update Your Tax Information?

If your business or tax information changes, you may need to update your Stripe account details.

Examples include:

• switching from an individual account to an LLC
• updating your legal name
• changing your business address
• updating your SSN or EIN
• changing your tax classification

Keeping your Stripe information current can help avoid payout or tax form delays.

If you need help locating where to update something or run into issues, feel free to contact Pie Support.

Why Does My Single-Member LLC Show My SSN Instead of My EIN?

This can be expected for certain business structures.

For many single-member LLCs, the IRS may still require reporting under a Social Security Number (SSN).

If you’re unsure how your business should file taxes, we recommend checking with a tax professional.

Can I Change My Tax Information From SSN to EIN?

Possibly.

If your business structure changes, your Stripe account information may also need to be updated.

Some changes may require:

• verification documents
• additional review
• updated tax forms

Since Stripe handles payouts and tax reporting for ticketed plans, some updates may need to happen directly through Stripe.

If you’re unsure where to update something or run into issues, feel free to reach out to Pie Support.

Sales Tax on Ticket Purchases

Depending on your location and local tax laws:

• taxes may automatically be added to ticket purchases at checkout
• Stripe Tax may help calculate and collect required taxes

Sales tax rules vary based on:

• city
• state
• country
• event type

Taxes may automatically apply where legally required.

Pie Creator Club (PCC) Rewards

PCC rewards are separate from ticket sales and Stripe payouts.

If you earn rewards through Pie Creator Club (PCC):

• You are required to submit a W9 after reaching $2,000 in rewards
• Additional reward redemptions may be paused until your W9 is submitted and verified

Important:

• Ticket sales for paid events are processed and paid out through Stripe
• PCC rewards are handled separately through Pie’s creator rewards systems

This means you could:

• receive ticket payouts through Stripe
• while separately earning PCC rewards through Pie

Depending on your earnings and local laws, PCC rewards may also be considered taxable income.

Important Things to Know

• You are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes on your earnings
• Pie does not withhold income taxes on your behalf
• Even if you do not receive a tax form, you may still owe taxes on earnings
• Tax forms usually reflect total processed payments, not profit
• Refunds and fees may not be removed from reported totals
• Pie cannot provide legal or tax advice

FAQs

Why didn’t I receive a tax form?

A few possible reasons:

• you may not have met reporting thresholds
• your Stripe tax information may be incomplete
• the form may have gone to spam/junk
• the email connected to your Stripe account may be different from your Pie login email

If you believe you qualified and still cannot locate your form, contact Pie Support.

Does my tax form include refunds or fees?

Usually no.

Tax forms generally show the full amount processed through ticket sales before:

• refunds
• Stripe fees
• disputes
• adjustments

I originally signed up as an individual but now have an LLC. Can I update my information?

In many cases, yes.

If your business or tax setup changes, you may need to update the information connected to your Stripe account, such as:

• your legal business name
• EIN or SSN
• tax classification
• payout details

Since Stripe handles payouts and tax reporting for ticketed plans, some updates may need to happen directly through Stripe.

If you’re unsure where to update something or run into issues, feel free to reach out to Pie Support.

Can I combine multiple organizations or Stripe accounts into one tax form?

Generally, no.

Separate Stripe accounts may receive separate tax forms, even if they belong to the same individual or business owner.

Can Pie help me file taxes?

No.

Pie cannot provide tax, accounting, or legal advice.

If you have questions about:

• deductions
• write-offs
• business structure
• local tax laws
• filing requirements

please consult a tax professional.