Overview
Comprehensive guide to all tax deductions available to Amazon FBA sellers including product costs, home office, shipping, advertising, and more.
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Amazon FBA sellers can deduct product costs (COGS), FBA fees, shipping costs, advertising expenses, home office expenses, software subscriptions, professional services, travel to trade shows, packaging materials, and more. Proper tracking of these deductions can save thousands annually.
Comprehensive guide to all tax deductions available to Amazon FBA sellers including product costs, home office, shipping, advertising, and more.
The most common deductions include: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Amazon FBA fees, shipping and freight costs, advertising/PPC costs, home office deduction, business insurance, software subscriptions, professional services (accounting, legal), and product samples.
Yes, if you use a dedicated space in your home regularly and exclusively for your Amazon FBA business. You can deduct a proportional share of rent/mortgage, utilities, internet, and insurance using either the simplified method ($5/sq ft up to 300 sq ft) or the regular method.
Yes, all Amazon fees are tax deductible as business expenses, including referral fees, FBA fulfillment fees, storage fees, subscription fees, and advertising fees. These should be categorized properly in your bookkeeping system.
Use bookkeeping software like QuickBooks connected to your Amazon Seller account, or use ShelfKeeper to automatically categorize and track all deductible expenses. Keep receipts and records for at least 3-7 years.
ShelfKeeper helps Amazon FBA sellers track profits, expenses, and tax deductions in one place.
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