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5 min

What Donating Your "Death Pile" Actually Does to Your Taxes

If you're in the eCommerce game, you know exactly what we're talking about: "Dead inventory." "The death pile." "That problem I don't want to deal with." "The stuff wasting space in my garage."

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Business Strategy

7 min

COGS Information for Clients

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is by far the most complicated part of bookkeeping for eCommerce. On this page, we've compiled information that helps explain the methodology we use for COGS and the best practices you should be using to ensure your COGS reporting is as accurate as possible.

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Taxes

8 min

How To Download Year End Statements for Taxes

Tax season doesn't have to be stressful. This guide walks you through exactly how to download year-end financial reports and 1099 forms from the platforms you sell or work on — including Amazon, eBay, Shopify, PayPal, DoorDash, Uber, and more. Step-by-step instructions, all in one place.

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Business Strategy

7 min

The 3 Questions Every eCommerce Seller Should Ask Before Choosing a Tax Preparer

Protect Your Business from Costly Mistakes, Penalties, and Fraud Picking the wrong tax preparer can cost you thousands of dollars. It can even destroy your business.

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Taxes

7 min

Free Tax Quote vs. Free Tax Stress: Why Smart Sellers Are Booking Now

This guide shows you why acting early changes everything. You will learn what the IRS expects from online sellers in 2026. You will see real examples of sellers who waited too long. And you will get a clear action plan to protect your business.

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Taxes

8min

What Happens If You Miss the April Deadline?

You got busy with Q4 sales. Your inventory was flying off the shelves. Then April 15th came and went. You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

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