We cover bookkeeping, tax and accounting issues for makers.
bookkeeping tax
Discover how tariffs impact you as an American Etsy seller & learn strategies to reduce costs, adjust pricing, and manage bookkeeping to keep your shop thriving in the face of uncertainty.
We discuss the new Shopify marketplace facilitator taxes for 2025 and how Shopify sellers can ensure they stay tax compliant.
Managing an Etsy shop can be overwhelming, especially as it grows. In this guide, we’ll cover using multiple user accounts to distribute workload efficiently, and adopting best practices for team communication and role management.
Discover essential bookkeeping tips for Etsy sellers to manage finances effectively! Learn about inventory tracking, utilizing software like QuickBooks and Craftybase, understanding Etsy fees, and hiring financial help. Perfect for makers aiming for profitability and growth.
We show you how to generate your own UPC barcodes via Excel, software and other tools.
We discuss the features you need to consider when selecting accounting software in 2024 as an Etsy seller.
We show you the easy (and surefire way!) to calculate your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accurately and with a minimum of fuss.
This blog post discusses Colorado's Retail Delivery Fee (RDF). It includes information on what the tax is for, how it works, and who needs to be aware of it.
What every Etsy seller needs to know in 2025 about Etsy Marketplace Sales Taxes.
We show you how to calculate your COGS using weighted (or rolling) averaging costs.
Not sure how the Etsy Payment Account page is calculated? Read our blog post for a complete rundown.
We walk you through the reasons why it's important for your small business to have a sales tax ID (or EIN) number.
Struggling with downloading the sales tax data you need from Etsy? We show you step by step how to access this important data for your handmade business.
We show you how to locate and download totals for your spend on Etsy shipping fees.
We show you how to complete and file your Schedule C form (1040) using simple step by step instructions.
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