Etsy, Amazon, eBay and Shopify
Bookkeeping for online sellers
Marketplaces pay you net of fees, refunds and shipping labels. If your books only show bank deposits, you can't see your true margin. We rebuild the picture from the platform reports.
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Where sellers get stuck
Deposits that don't match sales. Fees buried inside payouts. Inventory bought months before it's sold. Sales tax that the marketplace collects in some cases and you collect in others.
What we set up
Sales, fees, shipping and refunds as separate lines. Cost of goods sold, so you know what you actually earn per item. Sales tax tracking, with the marketplace-collected amounts shown separately.
Sales tax
Rules depend on where you sell and how. We keep the records. We don't determine your filing obligations; confirm them with the state or a tax professional.
Reconcile payouts, not just sales
Your sales report and your bank deposit rarely match. Fees, refunds, reserves and timing sit in between. We reconcile each platform's payout reports to the bank so sales, fees and cash all agree.
Know your real margin
Revenue minus the cost of the item, shipping, packaging, platform fees and returns is what is left. The sales-channel profit tracker shows it by channel, and the cost of goods sold calculator helps with inventory costs.
Inventory and returns
We set up inventory so purchases are not treated as expenses until sold, and returns reduce sales and bring stock back in correctly.
Related
- Bookkeeping health check
- Bookkeeping guides
- Websites for small business
- Bookkeeping home
- Sales-channel profit tracker
- Inventory turnover calculator
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with the agency, lender or your professional. Updated October 2026.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you reconcile platform reports?
Yes, against your bank and card activity.
Can you track inventory?
We can track cost of goods in the books. A full inventory system is a separate tool.
Can you file my sales tax?
Ask us what's possible for your situation.
Do you connect to Shopify, Etsy or Amazon?
We use exports and, where the software supports it, connections. Ask about your platform.
Do marketplace sellers owe sales tax?
It depends on the marketplace and your states. Confirm with a tax professional.