Why Did I Get a 1099-K from eBay?

Understanding Your eBay 1099-K: The Complete Guide for Sellers

Introduction: Why eBay Sent You a 1099-K

If you received a 1099-K from eBay, you are probably wondering what this form means and how it affects your taxes. Whether you sell collectibles, electronics, clothing, household items, or run a full-fledged reselling business on eBay's marketplace, receiving this tax document indicates that eBay has reported your sales activity to the Internal Revenue Service. Understanding how to properly handle your eBay 1099-K is essential for accurate tax reporting and avoiding potential issues with the IRS.

The 1099-K from eBay is an IRS information return that reports the gross amount of payments you received through eBay's managed payments system during the calendar year. eBay, as a Third-Party Settlement Organization (TPSO) and online marketplace, is legally required to report certain payment transactions to both you and the IRS. This reporting requirement exists to help the IRS track income flowing through online marketplaces and ensure that taxable income is properly reported by sellers who use these platforms to conduct business or sell personal items.

The consequences of mishandling your eBay 1099-K can be significant. The IRS receives an identical copy of every 1099-K that eBay issues, and their automated matching systems compare these amounts against the income you report on your tax return. If there is a discrepancy between your 1099-K and what you report, you could receive an IRS notice, face penalties, interest charges, or even trigger an audit. However, many eBay sellers become confused because the form reports gross sales volume, not your actual profit or taxable income. Understanding this critical distinction is essential for proper tax reporting and avoiding overpayment of taxes.

Recent changes to 1099-K reporting thresholds have dramatically expanded the number of eBay sellers who now receive this form. What was previously reserved for high-volume sellers processing over $20,000 with more than 200 transactions now affects many smaller sellers, casual resellers, and people simply cleaning out their closets. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 significantly lowered the reporting threshold, and as a result, more eBay sellers than ever before are receiving 1099-K forms for their marketplace activity.

In this comprehensive guide, we will explain everything you need to know about your eBay 1099-K: why you received it, what it reports versus what is taxable, how to report it correctly, and what to do if it contains errors. We will also address the common situation of selling personal items at a loss.

What is Form 1099-K and Why Does eBay Issue It?

Understanding the Legal Requirement for eBay

Form 1099-K (Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions) is an IRS information return used to report payments processed through payment cards and third-party payment networks. eBay, as an online marketplace that processes payments between buyers and sellers through its managed payments system, is classified as a Third-Party Settlement Organization (TPSO) and is legally obligated to issue this form to sellers who meet the reporting threshold. This requirement comes from the Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008 and was expanded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

eBay must issue a 1099-K to any seller who receives payments exceeding the applicable threshold during the calendar year. eBay has no discretion in this matter and cannot choose not to send the form. If your sales activity meets the IRS criteria, you will receive a 1099-K regardless of whether your eBay selling was profitable during the year or whether you were selling personal items at a loss. The form is sent to report gross payment volume, not business profit or taxable gain.

The 1099-K serves several important purposes in the tax system:

• Income verification: The IRS can cross-reference your tax return against 1099-K amounts to verify that income from online sales is properly reported
• Compliance enforcement: The form helps the IRS identify potential unreported business income from e-commerce activities
• Tax gap reduction: Third-party reporting helps close the gap between taxes owed and taxes actually collected from online sellers
• Documentation: You receive an official record of your sales volume for tax preparation purposes

How eBay Determines What to Report on Your 1099-K

eBay reports all payments processed through its managed payments system that represent transactions for goods sold on the marketplace. Since eBay transitioned all sellers to its managed payments platform, the company now directly processes payments and issues 1099-K forms. Previously, when PayPal processed eBay transactions, sellers would receive their 1099-K from PayPal instead.

Transactions included in your eBay 1099-K:

• All sales of items through your eBay listings (auctions, Buy It Now, Best Offer accepted)
• Shipping charges collected from buyers
• Sales tax collected from buyers (where applicable)
• Promoted Listings ad credits applied to your account (in some cases)
• All payment types processed through eBay managed payments (credit cards, debit cards, PayPal through eBay, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
• International sales processed through eBay's global shipping program

Transactions NOT included in your eBay 1099-K:

• Refunds you issued to buyers (these reduce your gross amount)
• eBay seller fees (final value fees, insertion fees, promoted listings fees)
• eBay store subscription fees
• Shipping labels purchased through eBay (these are costs, not income)
• Chargebacks and disputed transactions resolved in buyer's favor
• Transactions that occurred before eBay managed payments (those were reported by PayPal)
• Your cost of goods sold (what you paid for items you resold)

Understanding what eBay includes on your 1099-K helps you reconcile the form against your eBay selling records and ensures accurate tax reporting. The key point to remember is that eBay reports gross sales volume before any deductions for fees, refunds, cost of goods sold, or other expenses you incurred.

Current 1099-K Reporting Thresholds

The 1099-K reporting threshold has undergone significant changes in recent years, which explains why you may have received a 1099-K this year when you never received one in previous years despite similar sales volumes.

Tax Year	Reporting Threshold	Transaction Requirement	Notes
2023 and earlier	$20,000	AND 200+ transactions	Original threshold - both conditions had to be met simultaneously
2024	$5,000	No transaction minimum	IRS transition year with reduced threshold
2025	$2,500	No transaction minimum	IRS planned threshold for continued phase-in
Future (as enacted)	$600	No transaction minimum	Statutory requirement - implementation delayed by IRS

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 originally lowered the threshold to $600 with no transaction minimum. However, after significant concerns from taxpayers, online sellers, and payment processors about the sudden change, the IRS announced delays and implemented a phased approach to give sellers and platforms time to adjust to the new reporting requirements.

Important: Even if you did not receive a 1099-K in prior years, you were still legally required to report all taxable business income from your eBay sales. The 1099-K is merely an information return that helps the IRS track payments. Whether you receive a 1099-K or not, you must report all taxable income on your tax return. The form does not create a tax obligation; it simply reports income that may already be taxable depending on whether you sold at a profit or loss.

What Your eBay 1099-K Actually Reports

Gross Sales Volume vs. Taxable Income

One of the most common sources of confusion about the 1099-K from eBay is understanding what the form actually reports. The amount shown on your 1099-K is the gross sales volume processed through eBay's managed payments system, not your taxable income or profit. This critical distinction is essential for understanding your actual tax liability and avoiding overpayment of taxes.

What is included in the eBay 1099-K gross amount:

• Total payments received from buyers for items sold through eBay
• Shipping charges collected from buyers
• Sales tax collected from buyers (if applicable in your state or local jurisdiction)
• Full transaction amounts before any eBay fees are deducted
• All payment types processed through eBay managed payments

What is NOT deducted from the eBay 1099-K gross amount:

• eBay final value fees (typically 12.9% + $0.30 per order for most categories)
• eBay payment processing fees (included in final value fee)
• eBay insertion fees (listing fees)
• Promoted Listings advertising fees
• eBay store subscription fees
• Refunds issued to buyers
• Your cost of goods sold (what you paid for items you resold)
• Shipping costs you paid (postage, shipping supplies, packaging)
• Your original purchase price for personal items sold
• Other business expenses (workspace, tools, software)

This means your eBay 1099-K amount will almost always be significantly higher than your actual taxable income if you are running a business. And if you are selling personal items for less than you originally paid (which is common), you may owe no tax at all on those sales, even though you received a 1099-K. Understanding this distinction is crucial for proper tax reporting.

Understanding Each Box on Form 1099-K

Your eBay 1099-K contains several boxes with specific information. Understanding each box helps you properly reconcile and report your income accurately:

Box	Field Name	What It Means for eBay Sellers
Box 1a	Gross Amount	Total payments processed through eBay for your sales. This is the gross figure before fees, refunds, or expenses are deducted.
Box 1b	Card Not Present Transactions	For eBay sellers, this will typically equal or nearly equal Box 1a since virtually all eBay transactions are online sales.
Box 3	Number of Payment Transactions	Total count of individual orders processed. Useful for verification against your eBay Seller Hub statistics and records.
Box 4	Federal Income Tax Withheld	Amount of backup withholding (24%) if eBay withheld taxes due to TIN issues or B-Notice situations. Usually blank for most sellers.
Box 5a-5l	Monthly Gross Amounts	Breakdown of gross amounts by month (January through December). Helpful for reconciling with your monthly eBay payment records.
Box 6-8	State Information	State tax reporting information if applicable to your state's requirements.

Example: Breaking Down an eBay 1099-K for a Reseller Business

Let's look at a realistic example to illustrate how 1099-K amounts relate to actual taxable income for a typical eBay reselling business:

Mike's Electronics Reselling Business:

Mike buys refurbished electronics, surplus inventory, and returns from liquidation auctions and resells them on eBay. His eBay 1099-K shows:

• Box 1a (Gross Amount): $45,000
• Box 3 (Number of Transactions): 620

Mike's actual financial picture:

Item	Amount
Gross sales (eBay 1099-K Box 1a)	$45,000
Minus: eBay final value fees (~13%)	-$5,850
Minus: Promoted Listings fees	-$900
Minus: eBay store subscription	-$360
Minus: Refunds issued to customers	-$1,125
Minus: Cost of inventory purchased	-$18,000
Minus: Shipping costs (postage and supplies)	-$4,500
Minus: Packaging materials	-$800
Minus: Storage unit rent	-$1,800
Minus: Mileage to source inventory	-$1,200
Minus: Software subscriptions (inventory tools)	-$300
Actual taxable profit (Schedule C)	$10,165

Mike's 1099-K shows $45,000, but his actual taxable income from his eBay business is only $10,165. He will report the full $45,000 on his Schedule C as gross receipts and then properly deduct all legitimate business expenses to arrive at the correct taxable amount. This is why understanding the difference between gross revenue and net profit is so important for eBay sellers.

Example: Selling Personal Items at a Loss

Many eBay sellers are not running businesses at all. They are simply selling personal items they no longer need, often for less than they originally paid. This is an extremely common scenario that confuses many people who receive a 1099-K.

Jennifer's Personal Item Sales:

Jennifer decided to declutter her home and sold various personal items on eBay: old electronics, furniture, clothing, sports equipment, and collectibles she no longer wanted. Her eBay 1099-K shows:

• Box 1a (Gross Amount): $8,500
• Box 3 (Number of Transactions): 95

Jennifer's actual situation:

Category	Original Cost	Sold For	Gain/(Loss)
Old laptop and electronics	$2,500	$800	($1,700)
Furniture and home goods	$3,000	$1,200	($1,800)
Clothing and accessories	$4,000	$900	($3,100)
Sports equipment	$1,500	$600	($900)
Kids toys and games	$2,000	$500	($1,500)
Collectible baseball cards (appreciated)	$200	$4,500	$4,300
Totals	$13,200	$8,500	($4,700) net loss

Jennifer's 1099-K shows $8,500 in gross payments, but her overall situation is a net loss of $4,700 because she sold most items for less than she paid. However, she does have one category with a gain: the baseball cards she bought for $200 and sold for $4,500. She will need to report her taxes as follows:

• Items sold at a loss: No tax owed. Report on Schedule 1 with an offsetting adjustment showing "Personal items sold at a loss."
• Collectible cards sold at a gain: The $4,300 gain is taxable as a capital gain, reported on Schedule D. Since she held them more than one year, it is a long-term capital gain.

How to Report Your eBay 1099-K on Your Tax Return

Reporting Business Income on Schedule C

If you operate an eBay selling business (buying items specifically to resell for profit), you will report your 1099-K income on Schedule C (Profit or Loss From Business). This applies whether you are a sole proprietor, side-hustle reseller, or single-member LLC selling on eBay.

Step-by-step process for Schedule C reporting:

Step 1: Report Total Gross Receipts

Enter your total business income, including the eBay 1099-K amount, on Schedule C, Part I, Line 1 (Gross receipts or sales). If you sell on multiple platforms (eBay, Amazon, Poshmark, your own website), combine all revenue sources here. If you have other 1099-K forms from platforms like PayPal, Etsy, or other marketplaces, include those amounts as well.

Step 2: Report Returns and Allowances

If your eBay 1099-K gross amount includes refunds you later issued to customers, you can deduct these on Line 2 (Returns and allowances). Check your eBay Seller Hub for total refunds processed during the year. This reduces your gross receipts to reflect actual net sales.

Step 3: Calculate Cost of Goods Sold

For resellers, your cost of goods sold is typically your largest deduction. Calculate this in Part III and enter the total on Line 4. This includes:

• Cost of inventory purchased for resale (wholesale, thrift stores, estate sales, liquidation, retail arbitrage)
• Freight and shipping costs to receive inventory
• Direct labor costs if you hire help to source or prepare items

Step 4: Deduct Business Expenses

In Part II, deduct all legitimate business expenses related to your eBay business:

• Line 8: Advertising (Promoted Listings fees, social media ads)
• Line 10: Commissions and fees (eBay final value fees, payment processing fees, insertion fees)
• Line 13: Depreciation on business equipment (computer, camera, phone, shelving)
• Line 18: Office expenses (software subscriptions, printer supplies, labels)
• Line 20a: Rent for storage space or warehouse
• Line 22: Supplies (packaging materials, shipping supplies, boxes, tape, bubble wrap)
• Line 24a: Travel expenses for sourcing inventory
• Line 27a: Other expenses (shipping costs, mileage, bank fees, eBay store subscription)
• Line 30: Home office deduction (if you have a dedicated workspace)

Step 5: Calculate Net Profit or Loss

Your net profit (Line 31) is what flows to your Form 1040 as taxable self-employment income. This amount will be significantly lower than your eBay 1099-K gross amount after properly deducting legitimate business expenses. You will also owe self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare) on this net profit, calculated on Schedule SE.

Reporting Personal Item Sales (Non-Business)

If you sold personal items on eBay (cleaning out your closet, garage sale items, things you bought for personal use and no longer need), the reporting is different from business income. This is a critical distinction that many eBay sellers miss.

Sold personal items at a loss (most common scenario):

If you sold used personal items for less than you originally paid (which is typical for most personal sales of used goods), you have no taxable gain. However, you must still address the 1099-K on your tax return because the IRS received a copy:

1. Report the 1099-K amount on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), Part I, Line 8z (Other Income)
2. On the same line, enter the description: "Form 1099-K - Personal items sold at a loss"
3. Enter an offsetting negative amount equal to the sales amount (or the portion representing items sold at a loss)
4. The net result on your return is $0 taxable income from these sales

Sold personal items at a gain:

If you sold collectibles, antiques, art, or other personal items for more than you originally paid, the gain is taxable:

• For items held more than one year: Report as long-term capital gain on Schedule D. Collectibles are taxed at a maximum 28% rate.
• For items held one year or less: Report as short-term capital gain on Schedule D, taxed at ordinary income rates.
• Keep documentation of your original purchase price (cost basis) to prove your gain calculation.

Mixed personal sales (some gains, some losses):

If you sold a mix of items, some at a gain and some at a loss, you need to separate them. Report items sold at a gain on Schedule D. Report items sold at a loss on Schedule 1 with an offsetting adjustment. Keep detailed records showing the original cost and sale price of each category.

Hobby vs. Business: Understanding the Tax Implications

An important consideration for eBay sellers is whether the IRS views your activity as a business or a hobby. This distinction significantly affects how you report income and what deductions you can claim.

Business classification:

If your eBay selling is a business, you can deduct all ordinary and necessary expenses on Schedule C. You can create a loss that offsets other income. You must pay self-employment tax on profits. The IRS considers factors including:

• Intent and effort to make a profit
• Whether you depend on the income
• Profit history (profitable 3 of 5 years suggests business)
• Whether you keep business-like records
• Your expertise and time invested
• Efforts to improve profitability

Hobby classification:

If your eBay selling is a hobby (casual selling without profit motive), under current tax law (2018-2025), hobby expenses are NOT deductible. You cannot create a loss from hobby activities. You still must report hobby income, but you get no expense deductions. This is why business classification is generally more favorable if you have significant expenses.

Common eBay Seller Scenarios: Why You Got a 1099-K

Scenario 1: Reselling Business (Buy to Sell)

The most common reason for receiving an eBay 1099-K for people who sell regularly is operating a reselling business. Examples include thrift store flippers, retail arbitrage sellers, liquidation resellers, electronics refurbishers, book resellers, and sneaker resellers who buy items specifically to resell for profit.

Tax treatment: This is business income reported on Schedule C. Deductible expenses include cost of inventory, eBay fees, shipping costs, packaging, mileage to source inventory, storage, and other legitimate business costs. You will owe self-employment tax on your net profit.

Scenario 2: Casual Personal Sales (Cleaning Out)

Many eBay sellers are not running businesses. They are simply decluttering their homes and selling items they no longer need: old electronics, furniture, children's items, sports equipment, clothing, or inherited items. This is an increasingly common scenario as the 1099-K threshold has lowered.

Tax treatment: If you sold items for less than you paid (sold at a loss), there is no tax due. Report the 1099-K amount on Schedule 1 with an offsetting adjustment. If any items were sold at a gain, report those gains on Schedule D. Keep records of original purchase prices.

Scenario 3: Collector Selling Collection

Collectors who sell portions of their collections on eBay (baseball cards, coins, vinyl records, comic books, antiques, vintage toys) have a unique tax situation. Whether items are sold at a gain or loss depends on original acquisition costs.

Tax treatment: Collectibles often appreciate in value. If sold at a gain, report on Schedule D as capital gains. Collectibles held more than one year are taxed at a maximum 28% rate. Items sold at a loss are not deductible unless you can demonstrate the collection was a business. Keep excellent records of original purchase prices.

Scenario 4: Mixed Business and Personal Sales

Many eBay sellers have a mix of business inventory and personal items. Your 1099-K does not distinguish between categories, so you must separate them: report business sales on Schedule C with expense deductions, and report personal sales on Schedule 1 (if loss) or Schedule D (if gain). Keep detailed records supporting your allocation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid with eBay 1099-K

Mistake 1: Reporting the Full 1099-K as Taxable Income

The most costly mistake is treating the eBay 1099-K gross amount as your taxable income without accounting for expenses or recognizing that personal items sold at a loss are not taxable. This results in drastically overpaying taxes.

Solution: For business sales, always calculate your actual net profit by subtracting all legitimate business expenses from the gross amount. For personal sales at a loss, report the income and then show an offsetting adjustment. Never just add the 1099-K amount to your income without proper analysis.

Mistake 2: Ignoring the 1099-K Entirely

Some eBay sellers, overwhelmed by tax complexity, simply ignore the 1099-K and hope nothing happens. This is a serious mistake because the IRS receives an identical copy and will notice the discrepancy through their automated matching systems.

Solution: Always address your eBay 1099-K on your tax return. Even if you sold personal items at a loss and owe no tax, you must report the income and show the offsetting adjustment. Ignoring the 1099-K guarantees you will receive IRS correspondence.

Mistake 3: Not Deducting eBay Fees

eBay charges substantial fees including final value fees (typically 12.9% + $0.30), promoted listings fees, insertion fees, and store subscription fees. These are legitimate business expenses that many sellers forget to deduct, resulting in overpayment of taxes.

Solution: Download your eBay fee report from Seller Hub. eBay provides detailed breakdowns of all fees charged throughout the year in your transaction and payment reports. Deduct these on Schedule C, Line 10 (Commissions and fees). For a seller with $30,000 in gross sales, eBay fees could exceed $4,000, representing significant tax savings.

Mistake 4: Not Keeping Records of Original Cost for Personal Items

To prove that personal items were sold at a loss, you need documentation of what you originally paid. Without this, the IRS could argue your entire 1099-K amount is taxable income.

Solution: Keep records of original purchases whenever possible. This includes receipts, credit card statements, bank records, or any documentation showing what you paid. For items without receipts, use reasonable estimates based on similar items, but be conservative. Photos of items with original tags showing prices can also help.

Mistake 5: Double-Counting Sales Tax

In most states, eBay collects and remits sales tax on behalf of sellers (marketplace facilitator laws). This sales tax is included in your 1099-K gross amount but is not your income since you never received it. Check your eBay payment records to understand how sales tax was handled and ensure you are not reporting it as income.

Mistake 6: Poor Record Keeping

Without proper records, you cannot substantiate deductions or prove personal items were sold at a loss. Keep detailed records including: eBay Seller Hub reports, receipts for inventory and personal items, shipping and packaging receipts, eBay fee records, bank statements, and mileage logs.

What to Do if Your eBay 1099-K is Incorrect

Types of 1099-K Errors

Your eBay 1099-K may contain errors including incorrect gross amount, wrong TIN/EIN, name mismatch, wrong tax year, missing transactions, or duplicate reporting.

How to Request a Correction from eBay

If you believe your eBay 1099-K is incorrect: First, verify the discrepancy by comparing your Seller Hub records against the 1099-K. Gather documentation supporting your claim. Contact eBay through their Help Center at ebay.com/help or through Seller Hub. If eBay confirms an error, they will issue a corrected Form 1099-K to both you and the IRS. Keep records of all communications.

Filing When You Cannot Get a Correction

If eBay will not issue a corrected 1099-K, you can still report the correct amounts on your tax return based on your records. Keep detailed documentation, consider attaching an explanatory statement, and be prepared to respond to any IRS inquiry with your supporting documentation.

eBay 1099-K Deadlines and Penalties

When Will You Receive Your eBay 1099-K

eBay is required to furnish your 1099-K by January 31 following the tax year. For example, your 2025 tax year 1099-K must be provided by January 31, 2026. eBay typically makes 1099-K forms available electronically in your eBay Seller Hub and may also mail a paper copy to your address on file.

Where to find your eBay 1099-K:

1. Log into your eBay account at ebay.com
2. Go to Seller Hub
3. Navigate to Payments
4. Look for Tax Documents or Taxes section
5. Download your 1099-K for the applicable tax year

Tax Filing Deadlines

Your tax return deadline for reporting eBay 1099-K income is:

• April 15: Standard deadline for individual tax returns (Form 1040) and sole proprietor Schedule C
• October 15: Extended deadline for individual returns (if Form 4868 extension filed)

If your eBay business requires quarterly estimated tax payments, remember those deadlines: April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. If you expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes, you may need to make quarterly payments to avoid penalties.

Penalties for Not Reporting Correctly

Failing to properly report eBay 1099-K income can result in several penalties:

Situation	Potential Penalty
Failure to report income	Understatement penalty of 20% on the additional tax owed
Negligence or disregard of rules	20% penalty on underpayment
Substantial understatement	20% penalty if understatement exceeds the greater of $5,000 or 10% of tax
Fraud	75% penalty on underpayment due to fraud
Failure to file return	5% per month, up to 25%, of unpaid tax
Failure to pay tax	0.5% per month, up to 25%, of unpaid tax

Interest also accrues on any unpaid tax from the original due date. The IRS interest rate changes quarterly and compounds daily, adding to the total amount owed over time. It is always better to file accurately and on time, even if you need to set up a payment plan for taxes owed.

Frequently Asked Questions About eBay 1099-K

How BoomTax Helps Businesses File 1099-K Forms

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Conclusion: Handling Your eBay 1099-K with Confidence

Receiving a 1099-K from eBay is increasingly common as reporting thresholds continue to decrease. Understanding what the form means and how to handle it properly ensures accurate tax reporting and helps you avoid costly mistakes. The key points to remember are:

• eBay is legally required to issue 1099-K forms to sellers who process payments exceeding the threshold
• The form reports gross sales volume, not your taxable income or business profit
• Business sellers can deduct all legitimate expenses including eBay fees, cost of inventory, shipping, and more
• Personal items sold at a loss are not taxable, but you must still report and offset the 1099-K amount
• Personal items sold at a gain are taxable as capital gains
• The IRS receives a copy of your 1099-K and will match it against your tax return
• Keep detailed records to support your reported income, expenses, and original cost of items sold

The current reporting thresholds mean that more eBay sellers than ever will receive 1099-K forms. Whether you run a reselling business, sell collectibles, or are simply cleaning out your home, understanding how to properly report your eBay 1099-K income is essential for tax compliance and avoiding IRS issues.

If you have questions about your specific situation, consider consulting a tax professional familiar with small business and self-employment taxation. For platforms and marketplaces that need to issue 1099-K forms to their sellers, BoomTax provides the tools and support needed for efficient, accurate compliance.

References and Resources

• IRS: About Form 1099-K - Official IRS information on Form 1099-K
• IRS: Understanding Your Form 1099-K - IRS guidance for recipients
• IRS: 1099-K Threshold Announcements - Latest threshold guidance
• eBay: Form 1099-K Information - eBay's official 1099-K documentation
• IRS: Capital Gains and Losses - Guidance on reporting personal item sales
• BoomTax: What is Form 1099-K - Comprehensive 1099-K guide
• BoomTax: 1099-K Reporting Threshold - Current threshold information
• BoomTax: 1099 Reporting Requirements - Complete 1099 filing requirements
• BoomTax: Why Did I Get a 1099-K from PayPal - Related guide for PayPal users
• BoomTax: Why Did I Get a 1099-K from Etsy - Related guide for Etsy sellers