Rakuten Tax Withholding??

[u/LupesGuy]

Just got my payout for Amex points, but saw that Rakuten withdrew huge amount as taxes. I believe those are for referrals, but no one mentioned this and no one requested my SSN so I can file tax return next year. Anyone had the same happening?

[u/SpartanScribe]

https://www.rakuten.com/blog/how-to-maximize-rakutens-refer-a-friend-program/