Online Sellers

Tax help for poshmark sellers

Poshmark reports your gross sales on a 1099-K, and tracking what you paid for each item keeps your profit accurate.

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

Poshmark sellers report on Schedule C when reselling for profit, and the 1099-K reflects gross sales before Poshmark's commission.

Cost of goods sold is central, especially for thrifted and bundled inventory, so a simple per-item cost log makes the numbers defensible at tax time.

Income you’ll report on: 1099-K.

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Deductions for poshmark 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 items bought to resell
  • Poshmark selling commission
  • Shipping supplies and packaging materials
  • Mileage to thrift, source, and ship
  • Poshmark closet promotion and ad fees
  • Photography props and listing tools
  • Cleaning, repair, and steaming supplies for inventory
Watch out for

What makes your taxes different

  • The 1099-K reports gross sales before Poshmark's commission, which you deduct separately
  • Reselling cleaned-out personal closet items at a loss generally is not deductible but may still hit the 1099-K
  • Per-item cost basis matters most for thrifted and bundled lots where one receipt covers many items
  • Bundled-sale discounts reduce the actual revenue you should report against cost
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do poshmark 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 poshmark sellers write off?

Common write-offs include cost of goods sold for items bought to resell, poshmark selling commission, shipping supplies and packaging materials, mileage to thrift, source, and ship, 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 poshmark 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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