Sellers have a lot on their plates already, so the IRS Form 1099-K is one more tax-related headache with which they must deal. In addition to the Federal requirement, some states have initiated their own rules for payment processors about Read more
In 1789 Ben Franklin penned that, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” which still rings true to this day. Some people may think that it is odd to compare death to taxes, Read more
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Hi Ina,In the June 9th email newsletter, Ina Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a new rule that will crack down on marketers who make false, unqualified claims that their products are Made in the USA. Under the rule, marketers making unqualified Made in USA claims on labels Read more
Amazon said proposed legislation introduced in Congress this month would hurt buyers and sellers, while an organization of online sellers claims Amazon has monopoly power over its merchants and supports the antitrust proposals. The BBC reported on the five bills Read more
Online sellers may be wondering if they can offer their employees vaccination incentives and if they can request documentation of vaccination. The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from Edwin Egee, Vice President of Government Relations and Workforce Read more
Online sellers are increasingly burdened with tax regulations at every jurisdictional level, at home and abroad. On Tuesday, payments platform Stripe announced it will acquire TaxJar to help online businesses deal with tax compliance. For readers who use TaxJar and Read more
Retailer Union Square Supply, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the city of New York on Friday over its COVID-19 anti price-gouging enforcement practices. In its civil rights class action lawsuit, the retailer said it is suing over “the creation and Read more
Etsy advised sellers about new requirements coming into effect in July for toys, noting that listings on its marketplace are automatically set to ship worldwide unless updated by the seller, regardless of the seller’s location. In other words, sellers in Read more
Etsy asked sellers to sign an online petition on the issue of Digital Service Taxes. The invitation came in the form of a post on its Announcement board on February 16th. In the announcement, which follows, Etsy said it would Read more
