Get answers to common questions about tax forms, withholding rates, and earnings statements for Adobe Stock Contributors.
These questions typically arise when setting up your Contributor account, submitting tax forms, or managing earnings. Topics include accessing and completing tax forms, withholding rates, and payment requests.
Learn more about taxes for US citizens and non-US citizens.
If you have not previously received a 1099 via Adobe Stock’s electronic download form, a paper copy will be mailed via USPS to the address on file in your Adobe Stock Contributor account. You can also download a copy of your 1099 here.
Using the electronic download form will prevent future paper copies from being sent via USPS.
Email ap@adobe.com if you have issues downloading your 1099 electronically.
If you sign your tax form more than 2 hours after opening it, the form cannot be validated and remains in draft state. Start a new form and submit it within two hours. Wait at least 2 hours after signing the draft before starting over.
No. Complete the tax form online in the tax center in your Contributor account.
Don't enter decimals in the withholding rate on line 10. For example, enter 10 instead of 10.00.
Access the withholding rates table, find your country of residency, and use the Motion Picture or TV column for videos and images, and the other column for other content. Select the Treaty Article column for your citation.
This section is unavailable when the tax treaty between the US and your country of residence applies the same withholding rate to all royalty types. The correct rate applies automatically, so you don't need to specify it.
Yes. Email adobetax@adobe.com to request a signed statement of royalties earned and withholding tax for any year.
When you earn royalties, applicable taxes are automatically withheld and sent to the IRS.
No. The validated form and appropriate withholding rate apply only to future transactions.
Access the tax center in your Contributor Portal account menu.
Access the withholding rates page to view tax withholding rates for countries with US tax treaties. Information is provided as a courtesy and isn't guaranteed to be current.
Adobe Canada Services Corporation operates under the QI Qualified Intermediary program. Under QI agreement section 8.03(B), QI reports only pooled Forms 1042-S, not individual forms. Email adobetax@adobe.com to receive an annual earnings statement.
Learn how to request a payment as an Adobe Stock Contributor.
Adobe Stock team members can't advise on individual tax issues or form completion. For technical issues, email adobetax@adobe.com.
Until your tax form is validated, Adobe automatically withholds income at the maximum tax rate. Submitting the applicable form may reduce your withholding rate to zero or a lower percentage based on your country's tax treaty with the US.
