Failed the Steam "Tax Interview"?
Valve's onboarding process for Steamworks developers includes a rigorous "Tax Interview." Failing this step prevents you from setting up banking or receiving game sales revenue.
Common issues involve the "US Person" check and claiming the correct treaty withholding rate (0% vs 30%).
What This Page Is For
This service helps you understand why your Steam Tax Interview was flagged or why your withholding rate is higher than expected.
Common Steam Rejection Themes
- Incorrect "US Person" selection
- TIN (Tax ID) validation failure with IRS database
- Treaty claim mismatch (claiming 0% without a valid ID)
- Name mismatch between Steam profile and Tax profile
What This Service Does
- Analyzes your Steamworks error message
- Explains the specific IRS mismatch code
- Advises on the "Retake Interview" process
What This Service Does NOT Do
- No tax filing advice for Steam sales
- No contact with Valve support
- No guarantee of 0% withholding
$19
One-time explanation
Submit Your Steam Error
Paste the exact error message from the Steamworks Tax Interview page.