Posted 28 March 2005 - 02:53 AM
adsense is the BEST PPC program out there right now. Yahoo and MSN is rumored to launch their programs soon but isn't available yet. Google generates the most revenue because their EPC is higher and they have better targetted ads (most of the time).
Obviously there are some problems with adsense and it isn't perfect. But in terms of payout, they are the best. For those that say they don't pay... it is most likely you broke the rules and didn't follow the terms and conditions. There are many people on adsense that make $1,000's a month (some make $100,000's a month). Google PAYS. I have been with Adsense for 6 months and I can say for certain that I have gotten paid (more than once).
As for tax information, there is nothing unusual about requesting this. This is required by US tax law. The IRS has to hold back a portion of the earnings for tax purposes. Also, this only applys to people in the US. Anyone outside the US doesn't have to provide this information. If you are underage, you can simply sign up with your parents name and tax information. I think you have to be 18 to sign up.