New rules regarding charity donations

[rosannetiques]

I have been selling since 2001 which I believe makes me a long time seller.  Since then I have seen my profits going down either from raises in percentages of fees on sales, taxes on sales over $600 (is it even worth selling?)  and now ebay is going to automatically take out money for Charities!  This is outrageous.  If I want to give to a charity, I will do it myself.  I don't need ebay running my life.  Just when I think that selling on ebay can't get more outrageous, they come up with a new gimmick!  Does anyone else feel the same way?

[stainlessenginecovers]

1st; the $600 deal has been an IRS requirement (you are to report ALL additional income- then write off as needed if you can)

2nd; where did you read/hear that? (about charity?)

[mam98031]

Deep breath.  I think this is just a misunderstanding.  As @stainlessenginecovers said, the $600 is the minimum threshold by the IRS a Federal entity that requires Ebay and all other money processer by LAW to issue a 1099K if any seller hits that much money processed through them by the end of 2023.  

Ebay has no ability to Tax you on anything.  If you are charged a tax for something, it would be because your state has required Ebay BY LAW to do so.

For those that CHOOSE to donate to Charities, it is better having Ebay deduct it than going through the Giving Fund [the old program] which keeps a percentage of what you donate.  No one on Ebay has to donate to a Charity, but it is an option that all sellers have if they want to use it.  Not sure why that should be an issue.

Ebay has always deducted the amount a Seller has committed to donate to the Charity of their Choice and turn it over to the Giving Fund.  What changed or what do you think has changed that has you so upset?

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/New-rules-regarding-charity-donations/m-p/34049598#M2293912

[lamber9347]

Donations to charities are not mandatory, you either misunderstood or have been misinformed. Best of luck to you....

[chapeau-noir]

You have always ONLY had to pay taxes on PROFITS, not revenue. Having a piece of paper makes no difference in your reporting requirements.

I'm beginning to think this complaint is just a dodge to justify tax avoidance in the past.

[fern*wood]

It seems you have misunderstandings about both these points.

[dhbookds]

Value Added has a explanation on the charity thing here:

https://www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-for-charity-changes-trouble-seller-refunds/

[sterling1942]

HOW DO I NOT CONTRIBUTE TO CHARITY WHEN LISTING AN ITEM ON EBAY ? I JUST LISTED AN ITEM AND IT SEEMED AS THOUGH I WAS REQUIRED TO DO SO . DO I CONTRIBUTE AFTER THE SALE IS FINAL ? THANKS  PS THEY HAVE YA COMMIN & GOIN GRRRRRRR

[gloryglorygifts]

You go into your listing and at the very bottom is the Charity button. Use the edit function to turn off anything that might be on there by leaving everything blank. You can also change donations in bulk edit. Just choose your listings, and use the bulk edit to remove  or add your charity info. It's very easy. Hopefully the screenshots help. 

[kh-belma]

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread HERE if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.