Creator Tax 1099 Automation Global Market Report 2025

The creator tax 1099 automation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.94 billion in 2024 to $1.11 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. Growth during the historic period can be linked to the expansion of online marketplaces and creator platforms, the increasing volume of small-value payments made to independent contractors, the rising need for accurate tax reporting, greater awareness of compliance requirements among payers, and higher penalties for submitting incorrect information returns.

The creator tax 1099 automation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.13 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. Growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing cross-border contractor engagements, a rising proportion of businesses relying on contractors rather than employees, growing payer interest in centralized compliance management, wider adoption of real-time contractor payouts, and stronger enforcement of backup withholding regulations. Key trends expected in the forecast period include AI-driven anomaly detection, machine learning-based payee matching and risk scoring, optical character recognition for form capture and data extraction, robotic process automation for repetitive filing tasks, and natural language processing for support functions and document interpretation.

The increasing adoption of digital platforms is expected to drive the growth of the creator tax 1099 automation market in the coming years. Digital platforms refer to online systems or applications that allow users to create, share, and exchange information, products, or services over the internet. Their growing adoption is driven by the demand for operational efficiency, as businesses increasingly leverage technology to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and boost productivity. Creator tax 1099 automation enhances digital platforms by simplifying tax reporting through automated form generation, TIN validation, and e-filing, minimizing manual effort and reducing compliance errors. For instance, in August 2025, the International Trade Administration, a U.S.-based government agency, projected that the number of e-commerce users in Germany will rise from 47.68 million in 2025 to 51.77 million by 2029. Therefore, the increasing adoption of digital platforms is fueling the growth of the creator tax 1099 automation market.

Key companies in the creator tax 1099 automation market are developing advanced AI-driven solutions, such as automated workflow systems, to enhance efficiency, improve accuracy, and minimize manual compliance tasks. Automated workflow systems are software tools that execute business processes automatically, reducing manual intervention while boosting operational efficiency. For example, in September 2025, Qount, a US-based software company, launched an AI-powered 1099 workflow solution. The platform automates the entire 1099 reporting process, from data ingestion and validation to form preparation and e-filing, using AI to intelligently manage corrections and exceptions, significantly reducing the risk of errors and IRS penalties. Features such as automatic taxpayer identification number (TIN) matching and validation ensure seamless compliance and accurate reporting without extensive manual work.

In January 2024, Sovos Compliance LLC, a US-based compliance technology solutions provider, acquired Aatrix Software Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Sovos to strengthen its end-to-end information return automation by integrating Aatrix’s 1099 e-filing, printing, mailing, and multi-state reporting capabilities. The integration allows faster data onboarding, fewer manual corrections, and accurate federal and state filings. Aatrix Software Inc. is a US-based company specializing in payroll tax forms and electronic filing solutions, including Form W-2, Form 1099, and health coverage reporting.

Major players in the creator tax 1099 automation market are Intuit Inc., ADP Inc., Stripe Inc., Paychex Inc., BILL Holdings Inc., Gusto Inc., Sovos Compliance LLC, Tipalti Inc., FreshBooks Cloud Accounting Inc., C&S Technologies Inc., Payoneer Global Inc., Greatland Corporation, Patriot Software LLC, Zenwork Inc., SPAN Enterprises LLC, Zenwork Inc., Keeper Tax Inc., FlyFin AI Inc., Square Inc., and Greatland Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the creator tax 1099 automation market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in creator tax 1099 automation report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the creator tax 1099 automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the financial sector, particularly in investment strategies and risk management. Heightened tariffs have fueled market volatility, prompting cautious behavior among institutional investors and increasing demand for hedging instruments. Banks and asset managers are facing higher costs associated with cross-border transactions, as tariffs disrupt global supply chains and dampen corporate earnings, key drivers of equity market performance. Insurance companies, meanwhile, are grappling with increased claims risks tied to supply chain disruptions and trade-related business losses. Additionally, reduced consumer spending and weakened export demand are constraining credit growth and investment appetite. The sector must now prioritize diversification, digital transformation, and robust scenario planning to navigate the heightened economic uncertainty and protect profitability.

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Creator tax 1099 automation refers to software or platforms that automatically track, calculate, and report income for content creators, freelancers, and independent contractors in accordance with IRS 1099 tax regulations. Its main purpose is to simplify tax reporting, minimize manual errors, and ensure timely submission of income information for creators who earn revenue from multiple platforms or clients. It streamlines income consolidation, expense tracking, and the generation of 1099 forms.

The primary components of creator tax 1099 automation are software and services. Software consists of computer programs and data that instruct devices on how to perform tasks, enabling functions such as collecting, processing, and transmitting information through automated workflows. It is deployed via cloud-based or on-premises models and supports organizations of all sizes, including small and medium enterprises as well as large enterprises. Key end users include content creators, influencer agencies, digital platforms, freelancers, and others.

The creator tax 1099 automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automated 1099 form generation, electronic filing, tax data ingestion and payout, tax data reconciliation, compliance monitoring, deadline management, audit trails, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven compliance management solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The creator tax 1099 automation market also includes sales of tax software, accounting tools, expense tracking applications, income reporting platforms, and integrated payment solutions. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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