Taxes

• Will I receive a 1099? Am I responsible for taxes?

  Yes. Participants are independent contractors and are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on their earnings. The Ticket Collective does not withhold taxes from payments. If you earn $2,000 or more in a calendar year, you will receive IRS Form 1099-NEC. | 💡  We strongly recommend consulting a qualified tax professional regarding self-employment taxes and estimated quarterly payments.Few readers

Payments

• How and when do participants get paid?

  ||| ⚠️  Please read this section carefully. As an independent contractor, you bear certain financial responsibilities. Understanding these upfront helps you make an informed decision about becoming a participant. How and when do participants get paid? Payments are issued through secure payout platforms, including Venmo and PayPal. Payments are processed weekly on Fridays and split into two installments per completed purchase. All proof submissions must be received by 3:00Few readers

Earnings

• What can I realistically earn?

  Earnings depend on time invested, accuracy, and experience level. General benchmarks: Earnings/month General Benchmarks $200–$500 Achievable for most new participants with consistent effort $500–$1,000 Typically reached after 1–2 months of practice $1,000–$2,000 Requires experience and a higher volume of approved submissions $2,000+ Possible for top performers with significant time investment || *ℹ️  Approval rates improve significantly with experieFew readers

• What is the standard compensation rate?

  The standard rate is $3.00 per ticket successfully purchased and approved. For example, purchasing 4 tickets for a single event earns $12. Certain high-demand events may carry premium rates, while lower-priority events may be offered at reduced rates. Current rates for each event are displayed in the platform portal.Few readers

• Can I earn credit card rewards on purchases?

  In some cases, yes. Pre-approved participants may opt to use their personal credit cards to earn rewards. To qualify, you must be active in the Ticket Collective community for at least 6 months and have an average of 6 or more approved cart submissions per week. Submit a written request for approval to help@theticketcollective.com. If approved, The Ticket Collective will reimburse all expenses before your credit card due date. All rewards and cash back you earn are yours to keep.Few readers

• How much can participants earn?

  Compensation varies based on event demand, ticket availability, purchasing difficulty, and broker requirements. | Note: Participants are compensated for approved purchases — not for ticket resale profits.Few readers