How to Get a Sales Tax Report from Etsy: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
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.
For many Etsy sellers, managing a successful online shop means dealing with sales tax — and getting a handle on your sales tax report is one of those essential, if not-so-glamorous, parts of running a real business.
The good news? A lot has changed in how Etsy handles sales tax. Etsy is now a marketplace facilitator in virtually every US state, which means it collects and remits sales tax on your behalf automatically. This has significantly reduced the burden on sellers — but you may still need to download your sales tax data for your own records, to verify amounts, or to share with your accountant at tax time.
This guide walks you through exactly how to access your sales tax report from Etsy in 2026, explains what marketplace facilitator rules mean for you, and covers what to do if you still need to file anything yourself.
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Quick disclaimer: I’m not your accountant. The advice in this article is general and may not suit your specific business situation. Once you have your Etsy tax data, check in with a financial advisor to make sure you’re filing correctly.
What does it mean that Etsy is a marketplace facilitator?
Etsy is a marketplace facilitator legally required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf in all US states that impose a sales tax.
Etsy is a marketplace facilitator — meaning it’s legally required to collect, report, and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers in the states that have marketplace facilitator laws.
Currently, Etsy acts as the marketplace facilitator and handles sales tax collection and remittance in all US states and territories with a sales tax. This includes all 45 states that impose a general sales tax, plus the District of Columbia.
What this means for you in practice:
- You don’t need to set up your own tax rates for most US states. Etsy adds sales tax to your customers’ orders automatically.
- You don’t need to remit sales tax to most states yourself. Etsy pays it for you.
- You should still keep records. Even though Etsy handles remittance, your accountant may need documentation at tax time, and some states still require sellers to file returns showing marketplace-facilitated amounts.
One important note: if you sell through other channels (your own website, craft fairs, wholesale) you’re still responsible for sales tax on those sales. Only your Etsy sales are covered by Etsy’s marketplace facilitator status.
For a deeper look at how Etsy integrates with your bookkeeping, see our guide: Etsy Accounting Software
Why would you still need an Etsy sales tax report?
Even with Etsy handling remittance, you may still need sales tax records for your accountant, to verify collected amounts, or for state informational returns.
Even with marketplace facilitator rules in place, there are several reasons you might still want to download your Etsy sales tax data:
- Your accountant or bookkeeper needs the figures. Even if you don’t remit yourself, the amounts should appear in your records.
- Verifying that Etsy collected the right amount. Errors do happen — it’s good practice to check.
- Some states still require a return. Even when a marketplace remits on your behalf, a handful of states still require the seller to file a zero-liability or informational return.
- International tax obligations. If you’re based outside the US, your home country’s tax authority may need to see documentation of taxes paid.
- COGS and bookkeeping accuracy. Keeping sales tax out of your revenue figures is essential for accurate profit reporting.
How to access the Etsy Finance section
The sales tax and CSV download features in Etsy are now housed under the Finances area of your Shop Manager — a significant change from the older Settings → Options → Download Data path that many older guides still reference.
Here’s how to navigate there:
1. Log in and go to Shop Manager
Log in to your Etsy account, then click Shop Manager at the top of any Etsy page. This is your central hub for managing your store.
2. Open the Finances section
In the left-hand navigation of Shop Manager, look for Finances. Click on it to expand the submenu. You’ll see options including Payment Account, Monthly Statements, and CSV Downloads.
3. Click on CSV Downloads (for detailed order data)
To get order-level sales tax data, click CSV Downloads under the Finances menu. This is where you can download your orders as a spreadsheet for a specific date range.
If you want a tax-specific summary instead: Look for a Taxes or Tax Documents option within the Finances section. Etsy provides a summary view showing how much tax was collected and remitted on your behalf for each state. This is the quickest way to get total figures for your records.
4. Set your date range and download
In the CSV Downloads section:
- Choose Orders from the “What type of CSV would you like to download?” dropdown
- Select the time period you need (a specific month, or a full year)
- Click Download CSV
For a quarterly sales tax return (where still required), download each month in the quarter separately, or download the full period and filter by date in your spreadsheet.
5. Open the CSV in a spreadsheet
Open the downloaded file in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, or any spreadsheet app. The file will have columns for each order including:
- Ship State — the state the order was shipped to (column M in most exports)
- Sales Tax — the sales tax collected on that order (column W in most exports)
To find your tax total for a specific state: filter the “Ship State” column to just that state, then sum the “Sales Tax” column.
6. Verify the totals against Etsy’s Tax Summary
Cross-check the column totals from your CSV against the tax summary in the Etsy Finances → Taxes section. If the numbers match, you’re in good shape. If they differ, it’s worth checking with your accountant before filing anything.
What about the old Download Data path in Settings?
The old Settings → Options → Download Data path has been retired; all CSV downloads are now under Finances in your Shop Manager.
The older Etsy UI had CSV downloads under Shop Manager → Settings → Options → Download Data. That path has been retired — if you’re following an older guide that references it, it won’t work in the current Etsy interface.
All download and financial reporting features are now consolidated under Finances in your Shop Manager.
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If you find the process of downloading and filtering your Etsy sales data to be tedious, time-consuming, or just plain confusing, you’re not alone.
That’s where Craftybase comes in — the all-in-one accounting and inventory management software designed specifically for handmade businesses (which totally includes you, Etsy seller!).
Craftybase integrates directly with your Etsy shop and automatically pulls in your order data — including sales tax amounts — so you don’t have to export and filter spreadsheets manually. It generates detailed sales tax reports showing how much was collected by state, and keeps your COGS and revenue figures accurate by separating tax from income.
Here’s an example of a sales tax report for Etsy that you can create at the touch of a button:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Etsy collect and remit sales tax on my behalf?
Yes. As a marketplace facilitator, Etsy automatically collects and remits sales tax on behalf of sellers in all US states and territories with a sales tax. This means you generally don't need to collect or pay state sales tax yourself on Etsy orders — Etsy handles it. You should still keep records and check whether your state requires any informational return filing even when a marketplace remits on your behalf.
Where do I find my sales tax report on Etsy?
In the current Etsy interface, sales tax data is found under Shop Manager → Finances. For a summary view, look for a Taxes section that shows amounts collected and remitted by state. For order-level detail, use Finances → CSV Downloads to download your Orders CSV, then look for the "Sales Tax" column.
Do I need to include Etsy sales tax in my income for tax purposes?
No — sales tax collected on your behalf is not your income and should not appear in your revenue figures. Since Etsy collects the tax from customers and remits it directly to state tax authorities, it never passes through your hands as income. When calculating your COGS, profit, and Schedule C figures, make sure you're working from sales figures that exclude the tax component. Craftybase handles this separation automatically.
What is the "Sales Tax" column in the Etsy orders CSV?
The Sales Tax column (column W in most Etsy CSV exports) shows the dollar amount of sales tax collected on each order. In states where Etsy is the marketplace facilitator, this amount was collected from the buyer and remitted to the state by Etsy — it's included in the CSV for your records, but you are not required to pay it again. To see totals by state, filter the "Ship State" column (column M) to just the state you need, then sum the Sales Tax column.
Does Etsy collect sales tax on shipping charges?
It depends on the state. Some states tax shipping charges and some don't — and as the marketplace facilitator, Etsy applies the correct rules automatically based on the destination state. Your orders CSV includes a Ship Total column alongside the Sales Tax column, which lets you verify exactly what was charged on shipping vs. on the products themselves.
Can Craftybase automatically track my Etsy sales tax?
Yes — Craftybase integrates directly with your Etsy shop and automatically syncs your orders, including the sales tax amounts collected on each one. It generates sales tax reports by state so you can see at a glance what was collected and remitted on your behalf. This saves you from manually downloading and filtering CSV files every month, and keeps your income and COGS figures accurate by separating tax from revenue automatically.
