Online Sellers

Tax help for amazon fba sellers

Amazon reports gross sales on a 1099-K, and FBA fees plus precise inventory accounting are what reveal real profit.

Prepared by real tax specialists — with Enrolled Agent or CPA review when your return calls for it.

Amazon FBA sellers report on Schedule C, and the 1099-K reflects gross receipts before Amazon's many fees, so reconciling to net profit takes careful records.

Cost of goods sold and inventory tracking are critical, because units sitting in Amazon warehouses are still your inventory until they sell.

Income you’ll report on: 1099-K.

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Deductions for amazon fba sellers

Most people in this line of work leave money on the table. Here's what we make sure to capture:

  • Cost of goods sold for products that sold
  • FBA fulfillment and referral fees
  • Inbound shipping and prep service costs
  • Storage and long-term storage fees
  • Product photography and listing optimization
  • Advertising and sponsored-product spend
  • Software for repricing and inventory management
Watch out for

What makes your taxes different

  • The 1099-K shows gross sales before Amazon's fees, which you deduct separately to reach actual profit
  • Inventory held in Amazon warehouses counts as your ending inventory until sold
  • Storing inventory in multiple states can create sales-tax nexus, a separate issue from income tax
  • Cost of goods sold is recognized when units sell, not when you buy or ship them to Amazon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do amazon fba sellers pay self-employment tax?

If you earn as an independent contractor, yes — self-employment tax is 15.3% (Social Security and Medicare) on your net profit, on top of regular income tax. You deduct half of it, and every business deduction lowers what you owe. We handle the calculation on Schedule SE.

What can amazon fba sellers write off?

Common write-offs include cost of goods sold for products that sold, fba fulfillment and referral fees, inbound shipping and prep service costs, storage and long-term storage fees, plus a share of your phone and any home-office use. We go through your year line by line so nothing legitimate gets missed.

Do amazon fba sellers need to pay quarterly estimated taxes?

If you expect to owe $1,000 or more for the year, the IRS generally wants quarterly estimated payments to avoid an underpayment penalty. We calculate them so next April isn't a surprise.

Do I have to report income if I didn't get a 1099?

Yes. Your income is taxable whether or not a client or platform sent a 1099. We report it correctly and offset it with every deduction you qualify for.

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