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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

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(21,874 posts) Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:12 PM Jan 2013

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I was going to try to sell a few things on eBay and I see they now want my SS#. Why is this?

Is it because you get taxed on your sales now or what?

I'd call up PayPal (ugh), but I really don't feel like speaking w/them right now.

If any one can answer my question, please let me know.

Thanks very much.

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eBay question [View all] CountAllVotes Jan 2013 OP

That is IRS rule not ebay. brer cat Jan 2013 #1

when did this start? CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #2

Some time in 2011 I think. brer cat Jan 2013 #3

boy that sucks CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #4

$600 for a year? or per sale? nt grasswire Jan 2013 #5

For a calendar year. brer cat Jan 2013 #6

so that now taxes tag-sale type sellers who wouldn't be reported... grasswire Jan 2013 #8

what PayPal told me CountAllVotes Jan 2013 #7

more info. CountAllVotes Feb 2013 #9

yep I also found this info in many sources... grasswire Feb 2013 #10

I'm wondering about the $600.00 figure CountAllVotes Feb 2013 #11