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E-commerce sellers deal with constant order flow, shipping costs, platform fees, returns, advertising, and inventory purchases.
With so many moving parts, tax planning can feel complicated — but the right strategy can save you a significant amount every year.
Here’s a complete guide to help e-commerce sellers stay compliant, maximize deductions, and organize financial records perfectly for tax season.
E-commerce involves daily expenses that often go unnoticed:
Packaging materials
Shipping fees
Platform commissions (Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, etc.)
Inventory purchases
Software subscriptions
Payment gateway fees
Internet & utilities
These are fully deductible — but only if recorded accurately.
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Scan invoices from suppliers instantly
Auto-categorize expenses
Upload digital bills from courier companies
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No more missing documents at tax time.
Marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Etsy, and Shopify charge:
Referral fees
Shipping charges
Advertising fees
Fulfillment fees
Payment processing charges
These fees reduce your taxable income, but many sellers forget to claim them.
Make sure you download monthly statements and store them digitally for accurate reporting.
Marketing is a major investment for e-commerce sellers, such as:
Facebook & Google ads
Sponsored listings
SEO services
Influencer collaborations
Product photoshoots
These can significantly lower your tax liability when tracked properly.
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Create a “Marketing Expenses” folder to store all ad invoices and campaign receipts for easy tax filing.
Returns and inventory adjustments affect taxable income and must be documented correctly.
Make sure you track:
Returned items
Refunds issued
Damaged products
Inventory write-offs
Digital receipts and supplier invoices make these adjustments clearer and more accurate.
E-commerce sellers handle a high volume of transactions — manual record-keeping becomes impossible.
The Manage Receipt app helps automate documentation effortlessly:
Scan purchase receipts instantly
Upload supplier invoices
Store courier/shipping receipts
Auto-extract details for quick categorization
Convert foreign currency receipts (if sourcing internationally)
Generate tax-ready reports for your accountant
Cleaner records = more deductions = lower tax bills.
Tax planning doesn’t have to be stressful for e-commerce sellers.
With proper expense tracking, awareness of deductible categories, accurate documentation, and digital tools like Manage Receipt, you can simplify tax preparation and keep more profits in your pocket.
Smart tax planning leads to smarter business growth — start organizing today.
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