


Commission
W9 Form
All Independent Contractors are required to have a W9 on file with The Curious Traveler Co., before we can issue your commission.
If you haven't done so already, please use the following link to download a blank W9 form.
Email your completed W9 to Admin@TheCuriousTravelerCo.com
FAQs
1. How do I submit commission?
Use the form above to submit for your commission. Simply fill out all the fields. Read on if you need help (Questions 5) or go to the top of this page of details on calculating your agent commission.
2. When will I get paid?
We typically process commissions within 48 hrs or less. This is when we process your request, not when you will receive your money. If you select direct deposit, you should expect to receive the money 3-5 business days after processing. If you select payment by check, you should expect it to arrive 7-10 business days after processing.
3. Who should I contact about commissions?
Please contact Admin for commission inquiries. Please DO NOT reach out to suppliers or BDM’s with questions about commissions.
4. I didn’t receive an email with my commission amount.
Sometimes this happens depending on the supplier. Go back to the suppliers website and pull up the booking. Look for a way to re-send the booking confirmation or booking invoice to yourself. You can also reach out to the supplier and ask them to send you an agent copy.
5. How do I know how much commission I made?
Most suppliers include the total commission amount in an agency email sent to you after booking or during the check-out process. It’s important to write this down. Sometimes commission won’t show. In that case you can look them up using the commissions tab on the specific Suppliers resource page, on the Suppliers Tab. For Expedia TAAP – open your TAAP Menu, then Reports, then you can search by itinerary number or date to see your commission for any booking.
6. When should I submit commission?
You should submit for commission after your client has completed travel and we recommend doing so as soon as possible.
7. Commission Deadline
Agents must submit for their commission within 45 days of travel completing. After 45 days commission may be forfeited. We recommend setting a reminder for the day after your clients travel ends to submit for commission.
8. Bonus Commissions
If you received a bonus commission including a tour conductor commission or a CLIA coupon bonus commission, please include that amount WITH your submission for the original booking. In the comments section be sure to mention the bonus commission including the amount and what it is for. Be aware that many times these bonus commissions are sent 2-3 weeks after travel so there may be a delay in receiving the commission but we will let you know if that’s the case.
9. I sold multiple products. How should I submit for the commission?
You should submit separately for each product i.e. tickets and hotel not in a package. This should be done especially if the products have different commission %.
1099s
The Curious Traveler Co sends out 1099’s at the beginning of each year to agents who have been paid $600 or more in commission for the previous year.
If you were paid $600 or more in commission your 1099 will be sent electronically through email to your agent email address on file by January 31st.
Be sure to check your Junk/Spam box if you haven’t received it.
If you did not receive over $600 in commissions from MainStreet you will not receive a 1099.
Email Admin@TheCuriousTravelerCo.com with any 1099 questions.