Guides
Guides for
music producers.
Articles about the business side of making music. Read the guides without an ALPHA account.
Taxes
The 1099-K threshold for producers, explained
More than $20,000 and more than 200 sales — both, per processor. Why every other number
you’ve heard was once true, and why card payments and Zelle follow different rules entirely.
Read the guide
Taxes
Do you owe taxes on BeatStars sales?
Yes — even when no tax form arrives. What BeatStars actually sends you, the real 1099-K
threshold, what you can deduct, and roughly what to set aside.
Read the guide
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