Btw, the 1099-K will be just one more form you have to include when doing your taxes. Most of us who are selling aren't likely making a profit, just unloading stuff we no longer need to recover some of the original cost. You will just have to include these 1099's on your tax return, showing the sales proceeds from the 1099-K's and then showing the original cost of the items sold. Most likely, this will result in a loss (which will be not deductible) so your selling won't likely impact your taxes.
It is a hassle though and is very, very intrusive. You can't even sell a few personal belongings without having to disclose in detail what you bought and how much of a loss you took. Some people also might not like having to disclose to their spouses how much online selling they've been doing and it's going to be right there on their annual tax return.
It is a hassle though and is very, very intrusive. You can't even sell a few personal belongings without having to disclose in detail what you bought and how much of a loss you took. Some people also might not like having to disclose to their spouses how much online selling they've been doing and it's going to be right there on their annual tax return.