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Does Humanitix remit tax for my event?

Events transacted in USD

Humanitix may be required to automatically remit state sales tax depending on the state the event is run and a selected admissions category.

If Humanitix is required to collect state sales tax on behalf of the event hosts, then we will also remit sales tax and file a sales tax return.

If Humanitix is not required to collect sales tax, we will not remit the sales tax to the state.

Note: “State-collected” sales tax and custom tax are different.

Sales Tax - Only if Humanitix is required to collect sales tax in your state will Humanitix remit sales tax collected on your behalf as the 'marketplace facilitator'. If so, the sales tax will not be included in your payout.

Custom Tax - The event host is always responsible for remitting custom tax, if any, to state or local tax authorities. The custom tax will be included in your payout.

Event hosts are responsible for all compliance and tax obligations in areas where the event is taking place. Humanitix cannot give tax advice. Please contact the tax assessor nearest to your event location with questions

What states require Humanitix to collect and remit sales tax?

Humanitix partners with TaxJar to determine if we meet the state’s criteria for when an online marketplace becomes a “marketplace facilitator” and when Humanitix is required to collect sales tax on behalf of Humanitix hosts.

Note: This refers to 'state-collected' sales tax only. Your specific event may be subject to excise, local or other legislated taxes outside of “state-collected” sales tax.

Select the correct admissions category for your event

While some states will require Humanitix to remit sales tax for all events, tax exemptions do exist for specific types of admission categories. You should also ensure your event has selected the appropriate admissions category.

  1. Manage your event

  2. Navigate to payments and fees > settings on the left-hand menu

  3. Under the tax information, select the appropriate admissions category
    ​Note: This will only appear if your event is in a state where Humanitix is required to remit tax

Humanitix cannot advise on the admissions category for your event. We recommend contacting your local tax authority for further information.

Humanitix will automatically calculate state-collected sales tax if your event takes place in these states (click to expand)

Alabama (AL) - as of February 2025

See more about Alabama tax

Seller has collected the simplified sellers use tax on taxable transactions delivered into Alabama and the tax will be remitted on the customer's behalf to the Alabama Department of Revenue. Seller's program account number is SSU-R012312409

Arizona (AZ) - as of January 2024
​Arkansas (AR) - as of March 2023
​California (CA) - as of January 2023
​Colorado (CO) - as of August 2022

Connecticut (CT) - as of September 2024
​District of Columbia (DC) - as of November 2022
​Florida (FL) - as of January 2023
​Georgia (GA) - as of October 2022
​Hawaii (HI) - as of June 2023
​Idaho (ID) - as of January 2023
​Illinois (IL) - as of November 2022
​Indiana (IN) - as of January 2023
​Iowa (IA) - as of December 2023
​Kansas (KA) - as of January 2024
​Kentucky (KY) - as of December 2022
​Louisiana (LA) - as of October 2022
​Maine (ME) - as of May 2023
​Maryland (MD) - as of October 2022
​Massachusetts (MA) - as of October 2023
​Michigan (MI) - as of January 2023
​Minnesota (MN) - as of August 2022
​Missouri (MO) - as of May 2023
​Nebraska (NE) - as of January 2023
​Nevada (NV)
​New Jersey (NJ) - as of December 2022

New Mexico (NM) - as of February 2025

See more about New Mexico tax

⚠️ Reporting Required: Marketplace sellers required to file a gross receipts tax return may take the deduction on the same return in which they report their receipts, the Form TRD-41413, Gross Receipts Tax Return. If all receipts of the marketplace seller are deductible, the result will be that no tax is owed by the seller, though the reporting is still required. Note: It is still important for the marketplace seller to file a timely return when required or late filing penalty will be assessed.

⛺️ Camping & Lodging: Sellers using marketplaces to list and allow the use of real property in New Mexico should be aware that in addition to New Mexico gross receipts tax, their sales may be subject to other tax programs administered by municipalities such as lodgers’ tax. Lodgers’ tax is not a state tax and is not administered by the Taxation and Revenue Department. Sellers should contact the municipal or county government where the real property is located in order to learn whether this tax may apply. If your event includes a camping pass or any other ticket that may be considered a 'Lodger's Tax' please contact your local tax authority for guidance. See the Custom Tax feature regarding your responsibility to pay this tax directly to the appropriate tax authority.
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New York (NY) - as of April 2023
​North Carolina (NC) - as of October 2022

North Dakota (ND) - as of November 2024
​Ohio (OH) - as of Novimber 2022

See more about Ohio tax

🎫 The Ohio Revised Code Section 715.013 (C) (1) Amounts received for admission to any place grants local cities in Ohio the power to collect city excise tax on tickets. This is a city-collected excise tax. For example, there are specific Admissions Tax Codes in the city of Columbus, as well as in other cities across the state of Ohio. See the Custom Tax feature regarding your responsibility to pay this tax directly to the appropriate tax authority.

Oklahoma (OK)
​Pennsylvania (PA) - as of January 2024
​Rhode Island (RI) - as of February 2024
​South Carolina (SC) - as of April 2023
​Tennessee (TN) - as of March 2023
​Texas (TX) - as of July 2023
​Utah (UT) - as of February 2023
​Vermont (VT) - as of August 2023
​Virginia (VA) - as of October 2022
​Washington (WA) - as of February 2023

West Visrginia (WV) - as of November 2024
​Wisconsin (WI) - as of October 2023
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These factors can change between the time you publish your event and when your event takes place. Tax is charged on the date the ticket is sold. The tax calculated on your attendees' orders may change.


Events transacted in all other currencies

If your event is transacted in any other currency than USD, then Humanitix will not automatically calculate and/or remit tax, GST, or VAT etc on your sales. For example, for events transacted in AUD or NZD.

If you believe your event(s) are subject to tax you must apply these settings via the payments and fees > settings page of your event.

You can also set these tax details as a default for your account via the account > my account > default payment settings page.

Your earnings and payout are all inclusive of any tax.

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