Why Many eBay and Etsy Sellers Will Still Receive 1099-K Forms in January
While the IRS delayed a new rule on when online sellers will receive a 1099-K form, many will still receive them, even if their sales are under $20K.
IRS Steps In, Postpones 1099-K Implementation of $600 Threshold Regulation For One Year
The IRS said on Friday it will postpone the 1099-K threshold requirement of $600 for one year, providing some relief to marketplace personal and micro sellers.
eBay, Etsy and Other Marketplaces on Brink of Having to Disclose Seller Details with INFORM Act ‘Hidden’ in 4,000+ Pages Federal Spending Bill Before Congress – Update
The federal spending package in front of Congress this week also includes the INFORM Act, changing how marketplaces collect and display seller information.
FTC Exploring Rule To Combat Fake Reviews on Online Commerce Platforms
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is exploring a potential rule to combat deceptive or unfair review and endorsement practices.
Small Businesses Received Relief From Congress – But Not The Way You Think
Small businesses can breathe a slight sigh of relief as Congress didn’t enact some harmful legislation. But there are also some bills that need attention.
US Restricts Export of “Luxury Goods” to Russia and Belarus
The US announced new export restrictions of US-origin luxury goods that are impacted by new sanctions announced Friday and include certain spirits, tobacco products, clothing…
Etsy Warns The SHOP SAFE Act Could Harm Small Businesses
Etsy has announced publicly via their blog their opposition to the Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act…
Could Writing Fake Reviews Online Soon Be Illegal?
The UK government has announced proposals for a number of reforms that would crackdown on fake reviews by making it illegal to write or host…
Preparing for a Post-Brexit Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy
The UK is currently pegged as the third largest market for e-commerce trade in the world. In fact, new figures show that Britain has become a favourite…
New House Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Unreasonable Sales Tax Collection
A new house bill has been introduced as H.R.6824 that aims “To prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote…