I just finished my taxes and did the the way the IRS will require us all to do them next year. Was not much of a pain (although I have not seen next year's form, but what I did see was I can no longer afford to sell on Ebay. Between rising--ever rising--shipping costs and the bite Ebay is taking I worked my fingers to the bone all year only to see that Ebay, its fees, supplies, receiving my products-- and those increasing costs-- have left me about 48 percent of total sales. I started this 15 years ago as a way to increase our income. Frankly, now at 71 years old, the work involved to remain a top seller--a power seller (whatever that meant anyway) it is no longer worth it. It would be more profitable to be a greeter at Wally world--but I can't stand in a cold door way smiling for five hours a day. I will come up with a different gig--but not with a "partner" who is a bot and takes so much from me. It is a shame. I hope Congress and the IRS are satisfied with all their rules. Finally, I will not invest in Ebay stock as I see a dimmer future for the entire company after many of us leave. Sheila at Kate N Kozy Vintage
