Are my study incentives taxable income?

If you are a U.S. resident and your study payments total $600 or more, then yes, the IRS requires you to report those earnings on your tax returns. 

If your cumulative annual payments *paid by User Interviews* equals or exceeds $600 across studies, you will be sent a 1099 form by January 31st at the latest. One copy will be sent to participants and another to the IRS. Please note that incentives paid by the researcher are not included in this total.

We are using Track1099 by Avalara to securely request participant information and file 1099s. We will request a W-9 to gather the information needed to generate a 1099. For more information about Track1099’s security policies, visit their security page here. 

For further information regarding taxes, we recommend speaking with a financial advisor. 

✍️ Note for participants outside the United States: If you’re located outside the United States, or if you redeem incentives in currencies other than USD, we will not send a 1099. Instead, we will request W-8BEN to verify that you’re ineligible to receive a 1099. Please check your local tax rules for more guidance. 

Still have questions? 

Please email billing@userinterviews.com for more information.