International sales tax advice needed!

I have a tip jar for my accounts and websites ( @feditips, https://fedi.tips etc) which I mainly use to cover their costs. One of them is through ko-fi, the other is through liberapay. **Income tax is not an issue, I declare what I get to my country's government as part of my tax return.**

The problem I have is that my payment processor is now informing me I might (or might not) have to keep track of sales tax on donations:

-I'm not selling anything, there are no perks for donors. The services will happen regardless of whether anyone tips me.

-It would be incredibly complicated, it would mean registering with dozens of different countries.

-The total donations from each country are tiny, usually a few euros per year. The largest one is a few hundred per year.

-I'm not earning enough to have an accountant.

-I can't find any advice on this situation!

Can anyone help?

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@FediThing @feditips

Im not a tax expert, but in Canada, tips are considered income.

It would be best to consult your country's tax laws.

🙂

@lynnedubois

Yes, of course! I am declaring any money I receive to the government in the country I live in.

@FediThing

I think if you are a registered company, the rules are different, which is why kofi is stating this. ??