eMastered does not keep any portion of the money paid by streaming platforms or online music stores.
When eMastered receives payment reports from these services, we pass along 100% of the money owed to you directly into your eMastered Bank account.
We believe artists should retain all their revenue from streams and sales since it's the artist who earned it.
However, if you decide to purchase the optional "Social Media Monetization" release extra for a release, eMastered will take a 20% cut from revenue earned via monetized YouTube and TikTok videos that use your music. You'll still get the remaining 80% from that monetization.
Importantly, this doesn't affect your earnings from platforms like Spotify — you still get 100% from those sources, excluding applicable bank fees and taxes.
Withdrawal Fees and Tax Withholding
When taking out your earnings, be aware that Tipalti, eMastered’s payment provider, may charge processing fees depending on your selected withdrawal method.
Also, based on where you live, your earnings may be subject to tax withholding.
Since eMastered is not authorized to provide tax advice, you should contact a tax advisor with any tax-related concerns.