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Anonymous · ‎10-19-2019

I see the tax I'm charged when I make a purchase when I click on View order details, but I can't find the sales tax that is collected from my buyers.

Any suggestions?

Thank you in advance

no_zero369 · ‎10-19-2019

@Anonymous

I'll ask this.... why do you care? How does that tax information, or lack thereof, help you with your selling business?

Me? I focus on things I have control over and that effect my business. The rest is "nice to know" stuff I don't have time for.

I'm just saying!

dhbookds · ‎10-19-2019

It shows on sellers view orders also........

lex-talon · ‎10-19-2019

@Anonymous wrote:
I see the tax I'm charged when I make a purchase when I click on View order details, but I can't find the sales tax that is collected from my buyers.

Any suggestions?

Thank you in advance

Only the buyers know that information.

Anonymous · ‎10-19-2019

@no_zero369
My CPA is interested.

no_zero369 · ‎10-19-2019

@Anonymous wrote:
@no_zero369
My CPA is interested.

@Anonymous

Why? How is that material to YOUR taxes?

Only way I can 'think' that might be of interest is IF YOU collected the sales tax and were responsible for remitting that to the tax authorities. Wonder where the CPA's head is at or what I am missing?

rayjass · ‎10-19-2019

First, it depends on where your buyer is located. Not all states are applying sales tax for online purchases. Also if the buyer is from abroad.

When you send the buyer an Invoice you will see the tax included (if applicable).

ittybitnot · ‎10-19-2019

Only way I can 'think' that might be of interest is IF YOU collected the sales tax and were responsible for remitting that to the tax authorities. Wonder where the CPA's head is at or what I am missing?

Perhaps when your payment processor or martketplace starts charging you fees on the amount they collect for you it may become more of a concern.

pink.fish.rule · ‎10-19-2019

@no_zero369 wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@no_zero369
My CPA is interested.
@Anonymous
Why? How is that material to YOUR taxes?

Only way I can 'think' that might be of interest is IF YOU collected the sales tax and were responsible for remitting that to the tax authorities. Wonder where the CPA's head is at or what I am missing?

Because in SOME states the state STILL requires the seller to show the gross sales where the tax was collected by ebay. You don't get to just ignore the sales in your gross figures.

north40sales · ‎10-19-2019

Because if the seller is a business, they are legally obligated to collect and remit sales tax. Sometimes in one state, sometimes in multiple states. With zero information provided by eBay as to amount and remittance date, amount, and to taxing authority, the seller will have to remit this same tax again, out of pocket in order to remain compliant.

kateinthe26th · ‎10-19-2019

I don't know where to find that info currently but come November i hope its just a click away.

From ebay help pages...

Starting in November 2019, the way taxable transactions are processed and how taxes are collected for remittance will change, as follows:

In states where eBay is required to collect Internet Sales Tax from buyers, order totals sent for processing will reflect the gross order amount inclusive of tax.
Once settled, the tax amount will be automatically deducted for remittance to the applicable taxing authority.
A record of the sales tax portion of the order will be available on the Seller Hub Order details page and through our Download order report

So yeah, will need to know where to find that info for tax purposes as Paypal will be charging fees on the transaction and as its not part of my income i and many others will need accurate details.