Frequently Asked Questions

There are two 2025 updates: Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) requirements, and who can expect a 1099-K form.

2025 Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) requirements

Starting January 1, 2025, all U.S. sellers must provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to receive payment, under state and federal tax laws. Payouts for all sales, regardless of sale volume, will process after you've added your TIN to your Seatpin account.

To add your TIN:

1. Go to Settings.
2. At the bottom of Payment & payout options, enter your information under "Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Info".

2025 1099-K form

For tax year 2025, the IRS announced that sellers who reached $20,000 in sales and whose number of transactions exceeds 200 will receive a 1099-K form. If you meet that threshold, you can expect an electronic version of the form in your Seatpin Settings by January 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How can I find my TIN?

Your TIN may be your Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) if you sell tickets under a business. Learn more at IRS.gov.

Do I need to enter my TIN every year?

No. You only need to enter your TIN once, unless the information changes. Sellers outside of the U.S. who request an exemption from reporting must request the exemption again each tax year.

When will I get paid for my sales?

Review the information in Payouts section in your Seatpin profile.

It has been more than 8 business days and I still have not been paid. What should I check?

First, double-check that your payment information is up to date by following Updating your default payment method to sell tickets. If your payment settings are correct, you may need to provide your TIN before Seatpin can release your payment. In Settings, at the bottom of Payment & payout options, enter your information in the "Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Info" section.

How do you calculate whether I made over $20,000 in sales?

If you reached $20,000 in sales in 2025 and your number of transactions exceeds 200, you'll have access to an electronic version of your 1099-K form in your Settings starting January 31, 2026. Your ticket sales for the year are based on the date you were paid, not the sale date. Your gross payments are the total of your Seatpin sales for the year before any seller fees are deducted. When calculating gross payments, we don't factor in the purchase price of the tickets you sold or adjustments such as credits, discounts, fees, refunds, cancelled events, or substitutions.

Where can I find my sales history?

On a computer, go to Sell, then Past Sales.

I did not receive a 1099-K. Where is it?

You'll only receive a 1099-K form if you meet the threshold above. If you were paid through PayPal, you'll receive the 1099-K from PayPal directly.

Is my TIN secure on Seatpin?

The information you enter on Seatpin is secured under applicable privacy laws. To help protect your information, don't share your TIN by email or chat, and don't provide it over the phone.

Do my ticket sales affect my tax filings?

Please contact your tax advisor for any tax-related questions.