Case Study: Patreon achieves simplified 1099 reporting and improved accuracy with Sovos

Patreon simplifies 1099 reporting with Sovos

Patreon, a membership platform for creators, faced a rapidly growing 1099 reporting burden that consumed time and distracted from product and customer experience work. Lacking a dedicated tax reporting team and familiarity with B- and P-notice processes, Patreon partnered with Sovos to streamline compliance, leveraging Sovos's 1099 services and TIN-matching API.

Sovos automated and outsourced Patreon's 1099 filing, provided TIN/Name validation during W-8/W-9 collection, and added e-statements; as a result Sovos simplified the workflow, increased reporting accuracy, reduced B- and P-notices, cut requests for old forms and mailing costs, and saved enough time that one person can now manage 1099s rather than needing engineers and operations support.

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Danielle Childs

Sr. Product Manager