Subscription income calculator
Enter gross monthly revenue, pick a platform and a tax jurisdiction, and see commission and estimated income tax separated out line by line, with the published commission tiers and a stated effective tax rate per jurisdiction.
Data last verified 12 Jul 2026
Inputs
Platform30% standard, reduced to 15%.
Platform payout
$4,250
−$750 commission at 15%
What the store actually pays out, before any tax. Based on the platform's published commission rate — not an estimate.
Illustrative take-home scenario
$2,848
−$1,403 illustrative tax at 33%
$34,170 a year at this run rate · you keep 57% of gross
Illustrative scenario, not a precise take-home figure — a single flat effective rate applied to net revenue, not a real tax return. Actual tax owed depends on your company structure, allowable expenses, and total income. See assumptions and full disclaimer below.
| Line | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue | n/a | $5,000 |
| Platform commission | 15% | −$750 |
| Net after commission | n/a | $4,250 |
| Illustrative income tax | 33% | −$1,403 |
| Illustrative take-home | 57% of gross | $2,848 |
How this is calculated
- Commission is applied to gross revenue first, then estimated income tax is applied to the remainder. No expenses, VAT/GST, social contributions, or currency conversion are modelled — all four will move the real figure.
- A platform's reduced rate applies only under the condition shown next to the checkbox when you select it; the standard rate applies otherwise.
- The tax figure is a single stated effective rate applied to net-after-commission income. It is not a marginal-band calculation and it does not model allowable expenses or depreciation.
- VAT, GST, and sales tax are collected and remitted by the store in most territories, so they don't appear in gross revenue as reported by App Store Connect or Play Console. If you sell direct, they will.
- Currency conversion and foreign-exchange spread on payouts are not modelled. On non-USD payouts this is typically another 0.5–2% off take-home.
Rate sources
- App Store Small Business Program
- Google Play service fees
- OECD tax database, personal income tax rates
Estimate only, not tax or legal advice. Effective tax rates vary with company structure, allowable expenses, and total income. Confirm any figure with an accountant in your jurisdiction before making a decision on it.