There has been a recent development regarding tax reporting requirements that may soon affect small businesses engaged in online sales. On May 18, 2023, Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced legislation aimed at addressing the burdensome tax reporting thresholds currently in effect.

The Red Tape Reduction Act seeks to raise the threshold at which individuals receive Forms 1099-K for online sales. Presently, third-party payment platforms must report businesses' gross transaction volumes exceeding $600 to the IRS—that change was supposed to take place beginning in 2022, but the IRS announced via Notice 2023-10 that 2022 would be considered a transition year. If there’s no move from Congress, the $600 threshold will apply to the 2023 tax year. Consequently, thousands of small businesses face increased administrative burdens.

The proposed legislation aims to elevate the reporting threshold from $600 to $10,000, resulting in less paperwork and administrative complexities for small businesses and casual sellers involved in online sales. Brown and Cassidy have expressed concerns about the adverse impact of the current reporting threshold on small businesses. Brown has emphasized that the existing threshold places undue pressure on small businesses and individuals selling products online, consuming valuable time and resources, and leading to frustration. Similarly, Senator Cassidy has highlighted the detrimental effects of the cap on small business...

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