How to get paid on the Amazon Appstore
Tags: amazonappstore, payments, howto, iap
Published: 2024-04-26 16:47:19

There’s nothing better than getting paid for your app and knowing all your hard work was worth it, and there’s nothing more frustrating than a delay in your payments. The [Amazon Appstore community space](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/c/amazon-appstore) has a [knowledge base](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/c/amazon-appstore/appstore-knowledge-base) of articles on payments to help make sure you get paid on time every month for all app and IAP sales.

We’ve tagged all our payment-related articles with “appstore-payments”, so all you have to do to find all the related articles is [search for that tag](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/tag/appstore-payments).

Here are five examples of our most useful articles about Amazon Appstore payments:

## **1. [How will I get paid?](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/how-will-i-get-paid/2290)**

The first step to getting paid is registering for payments. Check out our [guide](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/reports-promo/payments-understand.html?cmp=US_CON_DEV-amazonappdev&ch=soc&chlast=soc&pub=devto&publast=devto&type=org&typelast=org) and video to getting paid:

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That video walks you through the process of when and how you’ll receive your payments, so be sure to give it a watch.


## **2. [How to get the correct tax withholding rate](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/what-is-my-tax-withholding-rate/2294)**

Every developer who monetizes their apps will need to submit tax forms. Depending on your location, you may be able to claim a reduced tax withholding rate.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/bbdfzi9l5e90mpus67u3.png)

Be sure to read our guide to [Set Up Tax Forms for Your Account](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/reports-promo/setup-tax.html?cmp=US_CON_DEV-amazonappdev&ch=soc&chlast=soc&pub=devto&publast=devto&type=org&typelast=org) and get the best possible rate you’re eligible for.


## **3. [Two-step verification](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/two-step-verification-for-payment-info-access-and-updating-your-mobile-phone-number/2194)**

If you want to register your payment info, you will need to set up a two-step verification method. But this can be a confusing process. How can you change your verification method? What if you don’t have a mobile number? What if you’re already using your mobile phone number for your shopping account, can you reuse it for your dev account?

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/cl6kpl2fq9ctvgbzlmeq.png)

Our [Two-Step Verification FAQ](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/app-submission/two-step-verification.html?cmp=US_CON_DEV-amazonappdev&ch=soc&chlast=soc&pub=devto&publast=devto&type=org&typelast=org) will tell you how to change your verification method, use an authenticator app, reuse a mobile number on multiple accounts, and more.


## **4. [How can I access my tax documents online?](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/how-can-i-access-my-tax-documents-online/2288)**

We will mail your 1099-MISC (if you’re a US-based developer) or your 1042-S (if you’re a non-US dev) each year to you, but if you want to access any available forms online, check out our [guide to accessing your tax docs](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/how-can-i-access-my-tax-documents-online/2288).

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ofk5u8aihb3075fzpi7r.png)

If you’re a US-developer, the 1099-MISC will be sent out on or before February 1, or if you’re a non-US dev the 1042-S will be sent on or before March 15, and then they will be available in the console after that.


## **5. [What kind of payment reports does Amazon provide?](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/what-kind-of-sales-earnings-and-payment-reports-does-amazon-provide/2314)**

Amazon provides sales reports, earnings reports, payment reports, and rating/review reports. We also offer a Download Center, where you can receive spreadsheets with more in-depth information.

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The video explains how each of these reports work and be sure to check out our [Reporting guide](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/reports-promo/UI-reports-dashboard.html?cmp=US_CON_DEV-amazonappdev&ch=soc&chlast=soc&pub=devto&publast=devto&type=org&typelast=org)for more info.

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Check out the rest of our [Knowledge Base](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/c/amazon-appstore/appstore-knowledge-base) to see all of the articles currently available. If you have questions about anything not covered there or an idea for another article, [let us know](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/c/amazon-appstore/appstore-questions)!