Enter your first and last name or the name of your publishing company and the mailing address you want us to use for tax reporting purposes and royalty payments.
Note: Don't enter your pen name here. This matters because we issue your payments and tax forms under the same name. If you want to use a pen name, enter it when you’re setting up your book details.
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Getting paid
Video: Setting up EFT (U.S.)
When setting up your account, you'll need to provide details for receiving royalty payments. Available payment methods (direct deposit, wire transfer or check) are based on the location of your bank.
Direct deposit, also known as electronic funds transfer (EFT), has no minimum payment threshold, and it's the fastest, most secure and environmentally friendly way to receive your royalty payments. You'll be paid in full approximately 60 days after the end of every month for all your sales, regardless of the amount, and in your local currency.
Learn more about getting paid.
When setting up your account, you'll need to provide details for receiving royalty payments. Available payment methods (direct deposit, wire transfer or check) are based on the location of your bank.
Direct deposit, also known as electronic funds transfer (EFT), has no minimum payment threshold, and it's the fastest, most secure and environmentally friendly way to receive your royalty payments. You'll be paid in full approximately 60 days after the end of every month for all your sales, regardless of the amount, and in your local currency.
Learn more about getting paid.
Tax information
U.S. tax regulations require Amazon to collect information about your tax status under U.S. law with the online tax interview on your KDP account page. We must receive and validate your tax information before you can update existing books or publish new books in the Kindle store. The tax interview guides you step-by-step through gathering all the information required to establish your tax identity. Tax withholding and specific requirements vary depending on whether you're located in the United States or another country.
Learn more about the Tax Interview.
Learn more about the Tax Interview.
