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E-commerce
Accounting solutions for online stores and e-commerce businesses
The Wayfair Law Explained: How Economic Nexus Changed Sales Tax for Online Sellers
Since the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling, 46 states can require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax once they cross economic nexus thresholds — typically $100,000 in annual sales. This guide covers 2026 thresholds, marketplace facilitator rules, and a seven-step compliance playbook.
Sales Tax Nexus: The Complete Guide for Multi-State Sellers
How sales tax nexus works in 2026 — the $100,000 / 200-transaction thresholds, marketplace facilitator laws, and the six ways small businesses accidentally trigger multi-state tax obligations.
QuickBooks for Shopify Sellers: Is DIY Bookkeeping Worth It?
A practical guide for Shopify sellers on setting up QuickBooks correctly—covering payout structure, integration apps (A2X, Synder), monthly reconciliation steps, and the most common mistakes that inflate revenue or miss COGS.
Drop Shipping Sales Tax: The Complete Guide for Online Sellers
Drop shipping creates two simultaneous taxable sales per order — knowing when physical and economic nexus applies, how resale certificates prevent double taxation, and which 10 states reject out-of-state certificates keeps your business compliant.
Ecommerce Tax Deductions: The Complete Guide for Online Sellers
A practical breakdown of every major tax deduction available to ecommerce sellers in 2026—covering COGS, home office, shipping, the QBI deduction (now 23%), 100% bonus depreciation, and the stabilized 1099-K threshold—with documentation practices to survive an audit.
Bookkeeping for Amazon Sellers: The Complete Guide
A practical guide to Amazon FBA bookkeeping—covering settlement report reconciliation, FBA fee deductions, COGS calculation, multi-state sales tax nexus, inventory tracking, and quarterly estimated taxes.
Form 1099-K: Complete Guide for Freelancers, Sellers, and Small Business Owners
The 2025 $20,000/200-transaction threshold for Form 1099-K is reinstated—here's what freelancers, gig workers, and online sellers need to know about reconciling gross receipts and reporting taxable income correctly.
How to Calculate Sales Tax for Your Small Business: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to sales tax for small business owners — understand physical and economic nexus, apply the correct rate across 10,000+ U.S. jurisdictions, and avoid the penalties that catch most growing businesses off guard.
Amazon Seller Taxes: A Complete Guide for Online Sellers
Amazon FBA sellers face sales tax nexus in 26+ states, 15.3% self-employment tax on profits, and a 1099-K that overstates income. This guide covers filing obligations, deductible expenses, and recordkeeping practices to stay compliant year-round.
Virtual Bookkeeping: The Complete Guide for Small Business Owners
Virtual bookkeeping services typically cost $150–$800/month versus $45,000–$65,000 annually for an in-house hire. This guide covers how virtual bookkeeping works, what it costs, who it's right for, and how to choose a service.
Best Ecommerce Accounting Software in 2026: The Complete Guide for Online Sellers
A practical comparison of the six best ecommerce accounting tools in 2026—QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, Zoho Books, FreshBooks, and A2X—covering payout reconciliation, multi-state sales tax, inventory tracking, and how to choose based on your volume, channels, and budget.
What Is a Merchant Account — and Does Your Business Need One?
A merchant account is the intermediary that holds card payment funds before they reach your business bank account. Learn how merchant accounts work, what fees to expect (interchange, assessment, processor markup), when to use a PSP like Stripe instead, and what to watch out for in contracts.