E-Commerce Bookkeeping Resources

Amazon collects sales tax as a Marketplace Facilitator. Here's exactly how to post it to a Sales Tax Liability account in QuickBooks so it never appears as revenue — and why it matters for your IRS filings.

Your Amazon 1099-K shows gross transactions — including sales tax, fees, and refunds. Discover how to reconcile it to your actual taxable income and avoid overpaying the IRS by thousands.

FBA inventory in multiple states creates nexus. This guide explains economic nexus thresholds by state, when you need to register, and how to track it in QuickBooks or Xero.

Amazon holds disbursements for 14–21 days. December sales often settle in January. Here's how to correctly handle deferred revenue at year-end in QuickBooks to stay IRS-compliant.

MTD for VAT is mandatory for all VAT-registered UK sellers. Here's exactly what you need, how to make Xero MTD-compatible, and how to file compliant VAT returns without a bookkeeper.

Link My Books is the UK's most popular Amazon-to-Xero automation. This walkthrough shows every setting you need to configure — tax codes, VAT mapping, clearing accounts — to get it right first time.

Amazon charges 20% VAT on its fees — and collects VAT on orders as a digital platform. Here's how to ensure your Xero books reflect this correctly, and common mistakes that trigger HMRC attention.

Australian GST registration is required at $75K turnover. Amazon collects GST on overseas purchases — but your own GST on AU-sourced sales is separate. Here's how to set it all up in Xero.

Business Activity Statements are due quarterly to the ATO. This guide walks through exactly what to include — GST collected, input tax credits, PAYG — and how Xero makes it almost automatic.

A2X is the fastest way to automate your Amazon AU bookkeeping in Xero. This step-by-step guide covers SP-API connection, account mapping, GST configuration, and first settlement reconciliation.

Canada's three-tier tax system confuses every e-commerce seller. Here's exactly which tax applies in each province, how Amazon remits it, and how to post it correctly in QuickBooks Online.

Sole proprietors report business income on T2125. Here's what goes in each line — revenue, COGS, advertising, FBA fees, software — and how to pull the figures from QuickBooks into your T1.

Both tools automate Amazon-to-accounting integration — but they work differently and suit different sellers. Here's a side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, supported platforms, and best use cases.

QBO and Xero are both excellent — but one is usually the clear winner for your country and workflow. We compare them across features, integrations, pricing, and e-commerce-specific capabilities.

A complete walkthrough of connecting A2X to your Amazon Seller Central via SP-API, mapping accounts in QuickBooks or Xero, and processing your first automated settlement — with screenshots.

Before you touch another settlement report: here are the 10 accounting foundations every Amazon FBA seller needs — chart of accounts, clearing accounts, COGS tracking, and year-end prep.

COGS is the single biggest variable in your profitability. Here's how to track it correctly using FIFO, include landed costs (freight, customs, duties), and see true margin by product — in QuickBooks or Xero.