TopCoder begins the payment process for algorithm, design, development and assembly contests one business day after each contest is concluded. Design, development, and assembly contests are over when they are closed and removed from the online review tool. This will happen by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the business day following the end of final review (for a successful project) or when all submissions have failed screening or review.
Timing
| 2008 Member Payment Schedule |
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| Payments are in PACTs either as system generated or manually entered.* * System generated payments are updated daily.* * Manual payments are input weekly, typically on Friday.* * Payment creation date is the date it is entered into the system. |
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| January 1 - 31 |
February 15, 2008 |
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| February 1 - 29 |
March 14, 2008 |
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| March 1 - 31 |
April 15, 2008 |
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| April 1 - 30 |
May 15, 2008 |
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| May 1 - 31 |
June 16, 2008 |
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| June 1 - 30 |
July 18, 2008 |
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| July 1 -31 |
August 15, 2008 |
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| August 1 - 31 |
September 16, 2008 |
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| September 1 - 30 |
October 15, 2008 |
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| October 1 - 31 |
November 14, 2008 |
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| November 1 - 30 |
December 16, 2008 |
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| December 1 - 31 |
January 15, 2009 |
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| 2007.5 Stage 2 |
September 1 - December 31, 2007 |
March 14, 2008 |
| 2008 Stage 1 |
January 1 - March 31 |
June 16, 2008 |
| 2008 Stage 2 |
April 1 - June 30 |
September 16, 2008 |
| 2008 Stage 3 |
July 1 - September 30 |
December 16, 2008 |
| 2008 Stage 4 |
October 1 - December 31 |
March 13, 2009 |
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| TCHS |
March 13 - 16, 2008 |
June 16, 2008 |
| TCO |
May 11 - 15, 2008 |
August 15, 2008 |
| TCCC |
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TBD |
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| October 1 - December 31, 2007 |
March 14, 2008 |
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| January 1 - March 31, 2008 |
May 15, 2008 |
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| April 1 - June 30, 2008 |
August 15, 2008 |
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| July 1 - September 30, 2008 |
November 14, 2008 |
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| October 1 - December 31, 2008 |
February 13, 2009 |
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- *** Note: The date when you actually receive your payment will depend on the payment method you select.
The only exceptions to this schedule are:
- Payments totaling less than $25.00. Payments will be held until the total balance that is owed you reaches or exceeds $25.00, at which point the normal payment process will begin.
- When members request that TopCoder hold payments. You may prefer one larger payment to multiple smaller ones, for example, or you may want to ensure that a check doesn't come while you're out of town - if so, please e-mail payments@topcoder.com
with your handle, full name, and the timing and/or dollar amount of your hold request.
Payment Methods
Members can be paid by check, by wire transfer, or by PayPal®. Learn more.
Tracking Payments
Members can track the status of their payments through the Payments
page under "My TopCoder".
Requirements
Before TopCoder can process payment, we must have your full name and a complete and accurate address in your member profile, as well as any required affidavits, assignment forms, and completed tax forms on file.
To receive payments from Algorithm Competitions, you must have submitted a notarized affidavit and affirmed the affidavit from the relevant competition online (note: does not apply to design or development competitions).
To receive payments for competitions other than Algorithm Competitions (and to submit in upcoming TopCoder Studio competitions), you must have submitted a competition assignment document.
The tax forms we need will vary, depending on where you live. Learn more:
- Requirements for U.S. persons, including U.S. citizens and resident alien
- Requirements for foreign person, non-resident alien or foreign national performing work inside the United States.
- Foreign person, non-resident alien or foreign national performing work outside the U.S.
Please note: TopCoder can not determine which requirements apply to your situation. You are responsible for determining which requirements apply to you, and you are responsible for completing the applicable tax form(s). For further guidance, refer to the instructions on each tax form, or consult an attorney or other expert for advice.
Please email any other questions to payments@topcoder.com. Please be sure to include both your TopCoder handle and your full name in all of correspondence.
