# Etsy Seller Expense Checklist

A practical list of purchase types Etsy sellers and handmade businesses often forward to a dedicated ZipReceipts address (`{alias}@in.zipreceipts.com`). Use it as a reminder of what belongs in your shop receipt archive—not as tax advice or COGS categorization.

ZipReceipts is a private receipt inbox + monthly ZIP export. It does not connect to Gmail or Outlook, does not import Etsy orders or sales records, does not auto-categorize expenses, and is not accounting or tax software.

**Disclaimer:** Whether a purchase is deductible, inventory/COGS, or a business expense depends on your individual circumstances and applicable tax rules. Confirm with your accountant or tax professional. This checklist does not determine deductibility or product cost.

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## Materials

- [ ] Fabric, yarn, clay, wood, metal, blanks
- [ ] Findings, beads, notions, adhesives
- [ ] Specialty consumables used in finished goods

## Packaging & shipping

- [ ] Mailers, boxes, tissue, stickers, thank-you cards
- [ ] Thermal labels and printer rolls
- [ ] Postage top-ups and shipping-supply restocks

## Equipment & tools

- [ ] Label printers, heat presses, sewing machine parts
- [ ] Craft tools and replacement blades/bits
- [ ] Shelving, packing-station gear

## Photography & marketing

- [ ] Backdrops, stands, lighting, styling props
- [ ] Etsy Ads or off-platform boost invoices
- [ ] Brand cards and packaging inserts

## Marketplace software

- [ ] Listing helpers and SEO tools
- [ ] Inventory or order-management subscriptions
- [ ] Design or mockup apps used for the shop

## Events & booths

- [ ] Craft fair and market booth fees
- [ ] Pop-up space rentals
- [ ] Event insurance or table rental receipts

## Professional services

- [ ] Bookkeeping or tax-prep invoices
- [ ] Legal / trademark help
- [ ] Product photography sessions

## Before you forward or upload

- [ ] Vendor name visible
- [ ] Date and amount clear
- [ ] PDF or clear photo (avoid extreme blur / glare)
- [ ] Shop purchase only — leave personal buys in personal mail
- [ ] Leave order / sold notifications in the order inbox
- [ ] One purchase per forward when possible

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## How ZipReceipts fits

1. Forward (or upload) shop purchase receipts to your private address.
2. Files are stored and normalized for your business—renamed and available in month-scoped downloads.
3. Download a monthly ZIP when you or your bookkeeper need the pack.

No inbox OAuth. No Etsy order import. Only deliberately sent files arrive.