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Texas Will Start Taxing Marketplace Seller Fees: Here’s What That Means for You

Starting October 1, 2025, Texas will begin taxing marketplace seller fees on platforms like Etsy, eBay, and Amazon. For small sellers, that means higher costs and thinner margins. Here’s what’s changing and how to adapt.

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