Client Background
A fast-growing e-commerce brand selling handmade home décor needed tax preparation help after experiencing major revenue growth and new sales tax obligations due to nationwide sales. This client hired Development Theory to help with tax preparation for an e-commerce business.
The Challenge
New Multi-State Tax Compliance Requirements: The business now had sales tax nexus in multiple states but had not been collecting tax correctly.
Missed Deductions: The owner was unaware of e-commerce-specific deductions such as shipping costs and merchant fees.
Cash Flow Disruptions from Quarterly Tax Bills: The business wasn’t setting aside money for taxes, leading to last-minute payment stress.
Unstructured Business Expenses: Advertising, software, and contractor costs were not properly categorized, making tax filing inefficient.
Our Approach
Multi-State Sales Tax Registration & Compliance: Identified states where the business needed to collect and remit sales tax and implemented a compliance system.
Tax Deduction Maximization: Identified previously missed deductions, including packaging, fulfillment fees, and ad spend.
Quarterly Tax Planning Implementation: Created a structured system for estimating and setting aside quarterly tax payments.
Expense Categorization Fix: Cleaned up bookkeeping to ensure tax-deductible expenses were properly classified.
Year-End Tax Filing Optimization: Ensured accurate tax filings with a focus on reducing taxable income.
The Solution
Fixed sales tax compliance issues, avoiding state penalties.
Claimed an additional $18,000 in deductions, lowering tax liability.
Created a cash flow tax strategy, preventing future payment stress.
Streamlined tax filings, making year-end reporting hassle-free.
Results & Impact
Saved over $25,000 in taxes through deductions and compliance fixes.
Avoided multi-state tax fines, protecting the business from unexpected liabilities.
Ensured predictable tax payments, reducing financial strain.
Bookkeeping was tax-ready year-round, eliminating last-minute stress.
Client Feedback
"I didn’t realize how complicated e-commerce taxes were! Now I’m saving money, staying compliant, and never worrying about surprise tax bills."
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