Tradeify payout taxes in Pennsylvania
Updated November 8, 2026 · For the 2026 tax year
A Tradeify payout has no tax withheld, federal or Pennsylvania. On top of federal income tax and self-employment tax, Pennsylvania taxes it at a flat 3.07%. For a single filer with a $70,000 day job, a $5,000 payout needs $1,882.26 set aside.
PayoutTax isn't affiliated with Tradeify. The Tradeify details below come from its help pages, as summarized in the Tradeify tax guide; the Pennsylvania figures come from the PayoutTax 2026 tax tables, each linked to the state source.
How Tradeify reports your payouts
Tradeify doesn't send 1099s itself. Asked whether it does, its help center answers "No, Rise does." Tradeify pays out through Rise (with Plane as an alternative), you complete KYC with Rise before your first payout, and payouts land in your Rise wallet. So look to Rise, not Tradeify support, for the form.
Tradeify's page doesn't say when the form arrives or what threshold applies. Under IRS rules a 1099-NEC is due to you by January 31 of the next year, and for 2026 payments the filing threshold is generally $2,000. A payout with no form is still Pennsylvania income. Tradeify's own receipts (Billing page, "View Transaction", then "Download") are your record of what you paid Tradeify, which no 1099 shows.
How Pennsylvania taxes a payout
Pennsylvania's personal income tax is a flat 3.07%, and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue says it "does not provide for a standard deduction or personal exemption." The calculator applies the rate to your whole net payout. It doesn't model Pennsylvania's tax forgiveness or its other deductions and credits.
Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts also levy local earned income taxes on wages and net profits. Those are not included, so check your local rate.
How much to set aside in Pennsylvania
Single filer, $70,000 of W-2 wages, no trading costs, one payout in 2026. These are the calculator's numbers.
| Payout | Pennsylvania tax | Set aside | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $30.70 | $376.45 | 37.65% |
| $5,000 | $153.50 | $1,882.26 | 37.65% |
| $10,000 | $307.00 | $3,764.53 | 37.65% |
| $25,000 | $767.50 | $9,411.32 | 37.65% |
| $50,000 | $1,535.00 | $18,822.65 | 37.65% |
At this wage every payout here, from $1,000 to $50,000, comes out at the same share.
A $5,000 payout, line by line
| Tax on the payout | Pennsylvania | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $1,022.29 | $1,022.29 |
| Self-employment tax | $706.48 | $706.48 |
| State income tax | $153.50 | $0.00 |
| Set aside | $1,882.26 | $1,728.76 |
| Share of the payout | 37.65% | 34.58% |
The lines can differ from the total by a cent, because the calculator rounds only at the end. The same payout in Texas is shown for comparison.
Four Tradeify payouts in Pennsylvania
Say four $2,500 payouts reach your Rise wallet over the year, with a $70,000 day job and nothing else. This is the total to have set aside after each one, for a single filer in Pennsylvania:
| Payout | Paid so far | Set aside so far |
|---|---|---|
| After payout 1 | $2,500 | $941.13 |
| After payout 2 | $5,000 | $1,882.26 |
| After payout 3 | $7,500 | $2,823.40 |
| After payout 4 | $10,000 | $3,764.53 |
If Tradeify is your only income
With no day job, the deductions that a wage would use up come off your payouts instead. On $60,000 of payouts, Pennsylvania tax is $1,842.00 and the whole set-aside is $14,831.07, or 24.72%.
Paying it during the year
The 1099 arrives after the year ends, but the tax is due during the year. The next federal estimated payment is due January 15, 2027 (the January payment guide explains it), and payouts go on Schedule C and Schedule SE when you file. Pennsylvania estimated payments have their own rules; PayoutTax's quarterly amounts cover federal tax only.
What the estimate leaves out for Pennsylvania:
- City, county or school-district income taxes are not included.
- Does not include the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, credits, other income or itemized deductions. You may qualify for the QBI deduction, which would lower the federal tax; ask your CPA.
Run your own wages, costs and payouts in the free calculator. The set-aside table by state compares every state on a $1,000 payout.
These examples are for one situation, and yours will differ. Estimate only, not tax advice. Confirm with a CPA.
Tradeify in other states
California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan and New Jersey.
Other prop firms in Pennsylvania
Topstep, MyFundedFutures, FundedNext Futures and Bulenox.
Sources
- Tradeify, Common FAQs: 1099s come from Rise, Rise and Plane payouts, KYC, receipts. Read November 6, 2026
- IRS, Am I required to file a Form 1099 or other information return?: $2,000 threshold for 2026
- IRS, Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC: January 31 deadline
- Pennsylvania, 2026 rate (pa.gov)
- IRS, 2026 Form 1040-ES: self-employment worksheet and federal due dates
- PayoutTax 2026 tax tables: every figure the calculator used, each with its source
General information, not tax advice. This guide explains common rules for US funded traders; your situation may differ. It isn't a substitute for a licensed CPA or IRS enrolled agent, so review your own numbers with one before you file or pay.