We cover bookkeeping, tax and accounting issues for makers.
bookkeeping tax
QuickBooks is excellent accounting software — but it wasn't built for makers who manufacture products. Here's an honest look at what it does well, where it breaks down for small manufacturers, and how to build a system that actually works.
QuickBooks tracks your money. Craftybase calculates your costs. Here's exactly what each tool does for COGS, why they differ, and how makers use both together.
QuickBooks Spreadsheet Sync sounds like a dream for Excel-loving makers, but it's a financial reporting tool, not an inventory system. Here's what it actually does, what it costs, and what product-based businesses use instead.
Does Shopify collect and remit sales tax for you — or is that still your job? A plain-English guide to marketplace facilitator laws for handmade sellers in 2026.
Running an Etsy shop doesn't have to be a one-person job. This guide covers how to add team members, understand each role, manage production partners, and keep your finances in order as your shop grows.
Etsy handles your storefront. It doesn't handle your books. Here's how to track expenses, calculate COGS, prepare for 1099-K, and choose the right bookkeeping software as an Etsy maker.
We show you how to generate your own UPC barcodes via free online tools, Excel, and inventory software, plus when you actually need to register with GS1.
Etsy handles your storefront, but not your books. We compared 7 bookkeeping tools for Etsy sellers in 2026 on COGS tracking, Etsy integration, and maker-specific features to find the best fit.
If your handmade business sells physical products, Form 1125-A is how you report your cost of goods sold to the IRS. Here's exactly what each line means, and a worked example for makers.
Colorado's Retail Delivery Fee is $0.28 per order in 2026. Here's what Etsy and Shopify sellers need to know about who it applies to, the small seller exemption, and how to stay compliant.
Yes — Etsy automatically collects and remits sales tax in 45 US states. Here's what that means for your Etsy shop, what you still need to handle, and how marketplace facilitator rules affect your filing obligations.
The weighted average cost method calculates inventory value by averaging purchase costs across all units on hand — here's how it works and why makers use it.
Confused by your Etsy Payment Account? This guide explains every number — Amount Due, Available for Deposit, Current Balance — plus fees, deposit schedules, and bookkeeping tips.
A sales tax ID is a state-issued number for collecting sales tax. An EIN is a federal IRS number. Learn the key differences and how to apply for each.
Etsy buries your shipping label costs. Here's exactly where to find your total Etsy shipping label spend for tax time, three different ways.
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