Bookkeeping & tax help for small manufacturers

We cover bookkeeping, tax and accounting issues for makers.

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Colorado's New Retail Delivery Fee: What You Need to Know

This blog post discusses Colorado's new Retail Delivery Fee (RDF) and how it impacts Etsy sellers. It includes information on what the tax is for, how it works, and who needs to be aware of it.

· 2 min read

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How does Etsy handle Marketplace Facilitator Tax? (updated for 2023)

What every Etsy seller needs to know in 2023 about Etsy Marketplace Sales Taxes.

· 2 min read

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Etsy fee, tax reporting changes for 2022

We explain the changes Etsy has made to fee breakdowns and reporting ready for 2022.

· 4 min read

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1099-K threshold changes for Etsy sellers

As part of the American Rescue Plan announced by President Biden, 1099-K thresholds have changed for some states which will affect many Etsy sellers.

· 2 min read

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Get your Etsy Accounting and Inventory Management Done...Without the Dramas

Need a bit of a push to get your Etsy accounting done, so you can get back to doing what you love? We take a look at some Etsy accounting tips and tricks to help you get motivated.

· 7 min read

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What is the Weighted Average Cost Method?

We discuss how weighted averaging costs can be used to create really accurate unit costs for your inventory.

· 4 min read

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Understanding your Etsy Payment Account

Not sure how the Etsy Payment Account page is calculated? Read our blog post for a complete rundown.

· 6 min read

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What Is My Sales Tax ID Number?

We walk you through the reasons why it's important for your small business to have a sales tax ID (or EIN) number.

· 4 min read

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How to get a sales tax report from Etsy

Struggling with figuring out how to download the sales tax data you need from Etsy? We discuss how you can do this quickly and easily.

· 7 min read

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How To Find Your Etsy Shipping Label Totals

We show you how to locate and download totals for your spend on Etsy shipping fees.

· 1 min read

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Schedule C: Your Easy Step By Step Instruction Guide

We show you how to complete and file your Schedule C form (1040) using simple step by step instructions.

· 22 min read

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What's the difference between perpetual and periodic inventory? A guide for small business

We explain, in simple terms, periodic and perpetual inventory systems and the pros and cons of each.

· 11 min read

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Why inventory based craft businesses should use the accrual method

We discuss how cash based accounting may not be the best option for your handmade business.

· 4 min read

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State Taxes: A Handmade Sellers Guide

State taxes can be a quagmire of rules and regulations - we discuss how it works and what you need to be aware of as a handmade seller.

· 1 min read

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How to choose the best bookkeeping software for your handmade business

We discuss the considerations around how to select the best bookkeeping software if you are a handmade business.

· 3 min read

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