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clashctyrokr · 02-05-2009, 10:29 PM

Alright guys, I am 16. I have been looking around the internet for ways to make money, and I have discovered that I can make decent money through design/writing, but I really want to get into affiliate marketing. Well, most affiliate marketing networks "require" you to be 18, although I have heard they are very loose with this policy.

So, I am asking two things; one, do affiliate networks really care how old you are, and two, are there any networks that do accept teens?

I am also wondering about tax and payment issues.. Some sites require your Social Security number, which I don't really want to give out, especially because that could tell them that I am under 18. Plus, if I do end up getting paid more than $600, I will have to fill out one of those forms. Will I run into any problems down the road?

I am 16, so I can legally be employed by a normal organization, so I am wondering why affiliate sites care so much.

Please provide your advice.

02-05-2009, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
clashctyrokr Junior Member Join Date: 12-20-08 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0% Latest Blog: None	Under 18 in affiliate marketing Alright guys, I am 16. I have been looking around the internet for ways to make money, and I have discovered that I can make decent money through design/writing, but I really want to get into affiliate marketing. Well, most affiliate marketing networks "require" you to be 18, although I have heard they are very loose with this policy. So, I am asking two things; one, do affiliate networks really care how old you are, and two, are there any networks that do accept teens? I am also wondering about tax and payment issues.. Some sites require your Social Security number, which I don't really want to give out, especially because that could tell them that I am under 18. Plus, if I do end up getting paid more than $600, I will have to fill out one of those forms. Will I run into any problems down the road? I am 16, so I can legally be employed by a normal organization, so I am wondering why affiliate sites care so much. Please provide your advice.