Tax Forms FAQ’s

Why Submit Tax Forms?

ShareASale requires all affiliates to submit tax forms in order to abide by U.S. tax law and IRS regulations. These forms are a way for the government to ensure taxes are being paid on an individual’s income generated through their ShareASale account. Tax forms are required for both US citizens and non-US citizens. If you haven’t submitted your tax form yet, an alert notification will appear in your account interface.

Most importantly, you’ll want to make sure your tax form is up-to-date in order to avoid payment delays!

What type of form do I need to submit?

1. United States Citizen: W-9 Form
   If you are a United State Citizen, you are required to fill out a W-9 form�
2. Non-USA Citizen:  Non-USA Certification Form
   If you are not a United State Citizen, and do not live or work in the United States – and you do not have any employees or own any equipment in the United States that is related to your ShareASale earnings, please complete the Non-USA Certification Form.
3. Non-USA Citizen: W-8 Form
   You are not a United States Citizen, but your income is effectively connected with the United States because you operate within the United States, or have employees and/or equpiment in the United States that is effectively connected with your ShareASale earnings.

How do I submit the form?

We offer several ways to submit your tax form. The easiest way to submit your form is to submit electronically through the appropriate link listed above. Should you prefer not to submit electronically or if you are having trouble, feel free to use one of the following options:

By Email:
ShareASale@ShareASale.com

By Mail:
ShareASale.com Inc.
15 W. Hubbard St. STE 500
Chicago, IL 60654

Or by Fax:
(312) 321-0488

After you submit your W-9, the notification on your Home Page will disappear when the form has been filed successfully. You can also check the status of your form on the bottom of your Account Settings page located under the Account menu option.

Helpful tips for quick processing:

1. Make sure your user ID number is written on the form so that we can attach it to the correct account.
2. Don’t fret if you are having trouble with the electronic submission!  Another easy way to submit the form is to fill it out, save it in JPEG format and send it via email to shareasale@shareasale.com.
3. The address on your W-9 form must match the address on your account.
4. If you are not a US citizen, all other tax forms can be found here: https://shareasale.com/a-w8.cfm.

If you have questions as to how to fill out the form, instructions can be found on pages 2-4 of the W-9. Alternatively, please consult a tax professional. While ShareASale can assist, we cannot legally advise you exactly how to fill out the form.