{"id":60661,"date":"2022-07-13T11:31:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?page_id=60661"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:46:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T19:46:32","slug":"selling-online-taxes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/selling-online-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Receiving money via apps? Selling items online?\u00a0It may affect your taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-2up\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--2up is-2up-section  hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-90\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-card\" id=\"h-selling-items-online-get-the-latest-on-a-key-tax-rule-change\"><strong>Selling items online? <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-hrb-logo-green-color\">Get the latest on a key tax rule change<\/mark><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">New tax laws can mean changes to your personal taxes \u2014 and can cause some stress and confusion.<br><br>If you\u2019re selling items online and are unsure of what you need to do for your taxes, you\u2019ve come to the right place. The rules for transactions on third party apps have changed recently, so it\u2019s important to rely on a trusted resource like H&amp;R Block. \u00a0\u00a0 <br><br><em><strong>What\u2019s new: <\/strong><\/em>With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the previous rules of over $20,000 in payments and over 200 transactions are back in effect for the 2025 calendar year (2026 filing season).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Find additional details below. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-diy-text\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/online-seller-feature-s.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/online-seller-feature-s.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/online-seller-feature-s-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/online-seller-feature-s-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/online-seller-feature-s-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-1up is-normal\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--1up is-1up-normal hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-90\"><div data-g=\"a\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-card\" id=\"h-selling-online-and-taxes-what-you-should-know\">Selling online and taxes: What you should know<strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Payments sent via apps and online platforms, such as Venmo, eBay, or others can trigger a tax form for the person who received the payments. The rules for when the form is sent to payees has changed a couple of times in recent years, making it a bit confusing for those selling items online to get a handle on their tax obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s changed and what applies for 2025 tax returns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">When the OBBBA became law, the rules for the 2025 calendar year (for returns filed in 2026) require a 1099-K form to be sent when you have over $20,000 in payments and over 200 transactions. This is different from the 2024 tax rules that required that the form be sent if you had over $5,000 in transactions and any amount of transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online seller tax tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you\u2019re selling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>items as part of a hobby or a business, you need to report online sales even if you don\u2019t receive a tax form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>personal items for less than you paid (at a loss), you don\u2019t need to report it on your taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our FAQs for answers about casual selling, hobby sales and business questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-1up is-normal\" style=\"background-color:#f6f4e9\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--1up is-1up-normal hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-90\"><div data-g=\"a\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-diy-header-card\" id=\"h-file-confidently-at-tax-time-with-help-from-h-amp-r-block\"><strong>File confidently at tax time with help from H&amp;R Block<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-diy-text\">Not sure how to report your seller income? Don\u2019t sweat it. We\u2019re here to help! Whether you receive Form 1099-K or not, you can count on H&amp;R Block to help you navigate income you received from an online platform. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/filing-options-and-products\/\">File today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-diy-text\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-1up is-normal\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--1up is-1up-normal hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-90\"><div data-g=\"a\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-card\" id=\"h-digital-payment-and-seller-faqs\"><strong>Digital Payment and Seller FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-handle-casual-sales-income-on-my-tax-return-0\">How do I handle casual sales income on my tax return? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How you handle your sales depends on what your selling activity looks like. If you have occasional, non-business transactions, such as selling personal items online (think Facebook Marketplace, Ebay, Mercari), it will depend on if you made or lost money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you sell items for less than what you paid, there&#8217;s no taxable gain, then you generally don\u2019t need to report it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you sell for more than what you paid, the profit is taxable and may be treated as a capital gain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you made a profit from selling personal items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report the gain on your tax return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Schedule D and Form 8949 if the item qualifies as a capital asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the sale resembles a business activity (frequent, profit-driven), you may need to report it on Schedule C instead and pay self-employment tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-m-not-running-a-business-just-clearing-out-stuff-i-don-t-need-how-do-i-report-this\"><strong>I\u2019m not running a business, just clearing out stuff I don\u2019t need. How do I report this?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not running a business, it makes it a little easier. If you\u2019re selling items for less than what you bought them for, you won\u2019t get to take money off your taxes. But, if you made money on your sale(s), you\u2019ll report it to the IRS on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f8949.pdf\">Form 8949<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/basic-schedule-d-instructions\/\">Schedule D<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-buy-and-sell-mostly-related-to-my-hobby-will-i-be-considered-a-small-business-owner-now\"><strong>I buy and sell mostly related to my hobby. Will I be considered a small business owner now?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No <em>one<\/em> factor determines if you should be considered a business. If you make a profit is one consideration, but there are actually several others, including your expertise and the time you spend on your activity.&nbsp; To dig deeper into whether or not the IRS may see you as a business, review our post on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/adjustments-and-deductions\/taxes-on-hobby-activities\/\">hobby taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Final note: You\u2019ll report hobby income on your tax return, but you won\u2019t be able to deduct hobby expenses like you would be able to deduct business expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-no-longer-file-a-tax-return-due-to-my-status-retired-disabled-etc-and-am-just-selling-personal-items-will-i-have-to-file-one-now-nbsp\"><strong>I no longer file a tax return due to my status (retired, disabled, etc.) and am just selling personal items. Will I have to file one now?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t been required to file taxes, it may be because your income was under a certain amount. If you have capital gains, like the ones described in the questions above, that income may push you over the limit. Review&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/other-income\/how-much-do-you-have-to-make-to-file-taxes\/\">how much you have to make to file taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-there-tax-prep-services-that-specialize-in-seller-income\"><strong>Are there tax prep services that specialize in seller income?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, H&amp;R Block offers tax preparation services tailored to those who have seller income. We\u2019ve got decades of experience in helping people report personal, hobby and business income. We\u2019ll help you navigate your reportable sales income and factor it into the relevant places on your return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you work with a tax pro or file on your own, H&amp;R Block makes it easy to report your seller income whether you\u2019ve received Form 1099-K or not. We\u2019ll guide you through the process, so you can file your return with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get started with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/filing-options-and-products\/\"><strong>H&amp;R Block<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-best-service-to-file-taxes-if-i-sold-on-facebook-marketplace\"><strong>What is the best service to file taxes if I sold on Facebook Marketplace?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to find the best service to file taxes for items sold on Facebook Marketplace, you\u2019ll want to ensure that your tax provider can help you navigate reporting the income regardless of your selling activity (personal sales, hobby, or even business activity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each activity is reported separately and appears in the relevant sections of your tax return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The income may not be taxable, but you still need to report it accurately if you earned a profit or received Form 1099-K. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With H&amp;R Block\u2019s trusted expertise, you can feel confident knowing your Facebook Marketplace sales\u2014whether personal, hobby, or business\u2014will be reported both easily and accurately. We\u2019ll combine your total transactions, amounts withheld along with other details and factor them into the relevant places onyour tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H&amp;R Block makes it easy to report your income from Facebook Marketplace. &nbsp;Whether you file with a tax pro or with our DIY options, we\u2019ll guide you through the process, so you can file your return with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get started with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/filing-options-and-products\/\"><strong>H&amp;R Block<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-ve-never-heard-of-a-1099-k-what-is-that-form\"><strong>I\u2019ve never heard of a 1099-K. What is that form?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/what-is-form-1099-k\/\">Form 1099-K<\/a>&nbsp;is an IRS tax form that shows money received for goods and services from certain third-party sites, such as payment apps, rideshare services, or other credit or debit card processing sites. If you have enough payments that fall into this category, Venmo, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Etsy, or whichever service you work with will send you the form mentioned above by January 31 of the following year. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-i-have-to-pay-tax-on-the-amount-that-will-be-reported-in-1099-k-nbsp\"><strong>Do I have to pay tax on the amount that will be reported in 1099-K?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends. If you\u2019ve sold an item and made money on the sale (whether in your business, hobby, or a capital gain on your personal items), then you may owe taxes. However, you may not pay taxes on the total amount shown on your 1099-K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, your form may show a $100 transaction for the comic book you sold, but for your taxes, you\u2019ll factor in what you originally paid plus any fees, which would likely lower your taxes owed. Find out more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/investments\/how-to-figure-capital-gains-tax\/\">capital gains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-get-assistance-with-1099-k-rules-for-part-time-sellers\"><strong>Can I get assistance with 1099-K rules for part-time sellers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>H&amp;R Block offers help with 1099-K rules in several ways, taking the stress out of dealing with 1099-K forms. You can get tax help from an expert when you file your taxes and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet with a tax pro in an office or virtually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with a tax pro via expert help chat in H&amp;R Block Online.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>H&amp;R Block makes it easy to report your 1099-K income. Whether you file with a tax pro or with our DIY options, we\u2019ll guide you through the process, so you can report your third-party transaction income with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get started with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/filing-options-and-products\/\"><strong>H&amp;R Block<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Expert help chat available with H&amp;R Block Online Plus, H&amp;R Block Online Deluxe, H&amp;R Block Online Premium, and H&amp;R Block Online Self-Employed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-platform-i-used-asked-me-to-fill-out-a-w-9-why-is-that\"><strong>The platform I used asked me to fill out a W-9. Why is that?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The W-9 form is used to get an official record of your Social Security number (or other tax ID number). If the app or online site you use is required to send you a 1099-K, they need to have documentation of your tax ID on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/w-9-tax-form\/\">Form W-9<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-get-ready-to-file-my-2025-taxes-what-do-i-need-to-do-now\"><strong>How can I get ready to file my 2025 taxes? What do I need to do now?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should keep receipts and other documentation related to payments for goods and services. If you\u2019re reselling collectibles, it\u2019s helpful to know what you paid for them. Don\u2019t have your receipt? Don\u2019t worry. There are other ways to estimate this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-if-i-am-running-a-business-how-will-that-change-my-taxes\"><strong>What if I <em>am<\/em> running a business? How will that change my taxes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re selling as part of business activities, you\u2019ll have a few new considerations for your taxes. This includes paying estimated taxes and filing Schedule C.&nbsp; Sound daunting? Don\u2019t fret! Block Advisors, a part of H&amp;R Block, has the expertise to cover all your small business tax needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/small-business-tax-preparation\/\">Block Advisors small business tax services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":60663,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-60661","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>Selling Online &amp; Taxes: Understanding Online Reseller Taxes | H&amp;R Block<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about online reseller taxes and avoid tax season surprises! 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