I've been selling online for fifteen years now. During that time I've learned a lot about bookkeeping, business permits, and taxes. During that same time I have saved thousands of dollars in taxes by saving my receipts and keeping good records. And, so here's the deal... > Did you know eBay has an app that can automatically import all of your sales, fees, and other information and crunch the numbers to show whether you're making a profit or loss? > Did you know that same app will also import all of your information from Etsy and Amazon, if you sell on those platforms? > What would you say if I told you that you could save $500 or more on your taxes every year just by writing down the mileage when you head to the post office, store, or bank? > And, you'd probably think I'd lost my marbles if I told you that you could deduct parts of your next vacation from your taxes. The advice in this little book can easily save you thousands of dollars every year.

Selling on Ebay is both fun and profitable, but keeping track of those profits can leave some sellers overwhelmed. In "Ebay Accounting Made Easy!", author, herself an Ebay PowerSeller, shares with you the EASY bookkeeping system she has been using since 2005; the same one she paid an accountant to set up for her. This short, easy-to-read booklet will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up an easy system for keeping track of your expenses so that you will be prepared come tax time. Don't worry if you aren't a math wiz or don't have a complicated spreadsheet program as you don't need either. Follow the steps in this guide and you'll have an easy system for your Ebay accounting set up in no time at all!

Even if you think of your eBay selling as a hobby rather than a business, the fact is that if you're making money, you are in business, and therefore subject to the same taxes and regulations as other real world retail businesses. Simply written and packed with stories of actual eBay sellers, The eBay Seller's Tax and Legal Answer Book takes you through the most common eBay transactions, pointing out all the legal and tax issues you're likely to encounter. Complete with sample contracts, forms, checklists, and disclaimers, this is a book no eBay seller should be without.

The BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY: 2024 EDITION is bigger and better than ever! Updated with eBay's newest LISTING FORM! Updated with eBay's newest SHIPPING FORM! Updated with more SOURCING information, more LISTING tips, and more ways to MAKE MORE MONEY reselling items on eBay! Making money online from home is the dream of millions of people. Whether you just want to earn some extra cash or you would like to start your own full-time home-based business, there's no better website to do it on than eBay! Millions of people around the world sell items on eBay, and in BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY, author Ann Eckhart, an eBay seller herself since 2005, will teach you how to quickly start earning money online. Since 2019, Eckhart has been releasing a new, updated yearly edition of BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY. The 2024 edition is the 5th edition of her guide, and it is jam-packed with information for new and experienced sellers alike. Every year, Eckhart updates this eBay guide with the latest information, both for beginners and those who are already selling on the site, including: THE BASICS OF EBAY: What Ebay is, why it's the best platform for reselling, and how to set up your selling account EBAY FEES & FEATURES: What Ebay has to offer you along with how much it costs for you to sell there RESELLING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: Everything you need to photograph, list, and ship items WHAT TO SELL & WHERE TO SOURCE: What sells on Ebay and where to find it, including liquidation sources TAKING EBAY PHOTOS: How to take and upload photos that will help sell your items fast and for top dollar CREATING EBAY LISTINGS: A step-by-step walk-through of the entire Ebay listing process EBAY SHIPPING MADE EASY: A step-by-step tutorial on how to set up your shipping settings and how to print shipping labels, including the big USPS changes that have recently gone into effect. PROCESSING ORDERS: The steps to take when an item sells including printing labels and packaging MARKETING & PROMOTION: How to grow your Ebay business through social media and networking MANAGING AN EBAY STORE: How to maximize the benefits of having an Ebay Store TAKING EBAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL: How to go from hobby seller to part-time or even full-time EBAY ACCOUNTING MADE EASY: How to easily manage bookkeeping and taxes CUSTOMER SERVICE: How to handle difficult customers and other issues that may arise Plus a BONUS chapter dedicated to RESELLING CLOTHING, which is the largest category on eBay. The title of this book may be BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY, but it really is the ULTIMATE guide as it covers everything you need to know to start selling on eBay and then scaling up your business to part-time or even full-time status!

The ultimate guide to running a tax-efficient home-based business Today, millions of people are making either a full- or part-time living selling things on Internet auction sites like eBay. Still more are making a living selling products from their homes--think Mary Kay and Avon. If you're just entering the home-based or online business arena, you might not be aware of your potential tax liability. With J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay, leading tax consultant Gary Carter walks you through the challenges of accounting for a home-based business. Topics covered throughout this comprehensive guide include: * Can you deduct the use of your home? * Are there ways to avoid taxes entirely? * What types of taxes might you owe? * How do you account for your inventory? * What are the rules on collecting sales and use taxes? The advantages of operating a home-based business are countless, but many owners don't realize--and are often unprepared to handle--the host of complex tax issues surrounding them. J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay will show you how to account for your home-based business and avoid unnecessary tax trouble. J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

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Our first book on eBay âe" eBay Income âe" has been on Amazon.comâe(tm)s bestseller list for over two years. Then, readers started to say, âeoeYes, we know the basics of eBay, but how do we get ahead of the crowd? How do we propel our eBay business to the next level? How do we make a full-time living using eBay?âe Those questions are what this new book is all about. You will learn about developing a business plan to guide you to success, increasing seller-buyer communication, selling from your own Web site, keyword marketing, alternative shipping methods, taxes, growing sales, other auction marketplaces, locating inventory to sell, building brand recognition, hints on improving ad copy and photography, dealing with competition, fulfillment options, accounting, and how to get positive feedback. This book contains marketing tricks that will help you create interest in your product and tips about taking photos, managing e-mail, and shipping. This book contains information on: wholesalers, drop shippers, auctions, closeouts, discontinued merchandise, overstocks, salvage items, surplus merchandise, below wholesale products, customer returns, wholesale trade shows, suppliers, liquidators, foreign and domestic manufacturers, and places to look in your area. In addition, we spent hours interviewing hundreds of todayâe(tm)s most successful eBay PowerSellers. This book is a compilation of their secrets and proven successful ideas. Additionally, we give you hundreds of tips and tricks to ensure your eBay listings are optimized for maximum search engine effectiveness, which will drive business to your Web site and increase sales and profits. In this book, you will find actual case studies from companies who have used our techniques and achieved unprecedented success. If you are interested in learning hundreds of hints, tricks, and secrets on how to take your eBay business to the next level and ultimately earn enormous profits, this book is for you. With over 500,000 sellers making a living on eBay today, there is no reason you cannot use this medium to become financially successful, too. This book will arm you with the knowledge you need to become an eBay PowerSeller. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

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Over 725,000 people in the U.S. rely on eBay for either their primary or secondary source of income. It is estimated that 14 percent of eBay sellers have retired from their jobs to work full-time on eBay and an additional 12 percent are considering doing so. These online auctioneers need a reliable, easy-to-use resource to maximize profits and avoid common pitfalls and problems.

Take control of your home accounting! Accounting from home can be a difficult task—but not an impossible one with the right tools. Home Accountz For Dummies shows you exactly how to use the UK's number one home finance software to look after household expenditures and effectively budget for a positive future. Author Quentin Pain shows you the ins and outs of managing your money with Home Accountz and this easy-to-understand book provides you with the tools you need to predict future financial capabilities. Explains installation, setup, creating accounts, and connecting to banks Teaches you how to effectively understand accounts, import data from other software, and set up budgets Explores importing data from software such as Microsoft Money, Quicken, or spreadsheets Covers dealing with transactions in foreign currencies Addresses setting up automatic transactions Shows how to watch where your money goes with customizable reports Home Accountz For Dummies is a fun, easy to use guide that takes the chore out of home accounting and puts you in control of your money.