Royalties

Are my book royalties taxed?

They can be. Always remember to consult your tax advisor. We do, however, require you to complete an IRS tax Form W-9 or IRS tax Form W8-BEN, depending on your residency. As a guideline, Xulon Press can only accept the IRS form in the same individual’s name as who completed the Publishing Services Agreement. We cannot [...]

2018-01-31T16:36:12-05:00|

What is the wholesale price of my book?

It can range from 40% to 60% of the retail price of your book, but you can use 55% as an average. So if your book has a retail price of $12.99, the wholesale selling price will be, on average, $5.85. Remember, your royalty is paid on the wholesale price.

2018-01-29T17:42:40-05:00|

When will I receive my royalty check?

Royalty payments are processed at month end for the previous month’s royalty balance owed to the author. Please note royalty payments are not issued until the royalty owed exceeds $25 for U.S. citizens and $50 for foreign citizens.

2019-04-18T14:30:44-04:00|

How can I track my book royalties?

We post royalty transaction details monthly for our authors via their Author Center and process monthly royalty payments. Book sales transactions are typically reported to us 60 days after the sale date. The data in these reports are surveyed and audited regularly to ensure accuracy. We do not currently offer real-time tracking of book sales or [...]

2019-04-18T14:26:39-04:00|
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