Google Withholding Taxes from AdSense Checks

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Google Withholding Taxes from AdSense Checks

There is a WebmasterWorld thread where a dozen members are reporting that Google has taken the liberty to withhold taxes from the AdSense checks they have sent to publishers. The thread starter said ” I have a U.S. corporation with an EIN number registered with Google AdSense. The most recently reported payment (not yet received) was reduced by an approximate 25% “Tax Withheld". ”

Other members have verified this information. But why hasn’t Google notified anyone of the change? Or did they when they released the updated AdSense TOS? I have not looked that carefully.

One member thinks it has something to do with Wired Article where it reads;

Do you have to report the money you make from hawking stuff on eBay? It appears to depend on whether you’re running a business or just cleaning out the attic, but the IRS says all income can be taxed.

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I received my first check the other day, but I was not aware of taxes being withheld until I was using the revenue checker. I had not logged in so I miss that fact I have check the TOS on that as well. thanks

Michelle