eBay Net Income Calculator
Estimate what you will take home from an eBay sale after marketplace fees, shipping costs, and taxes, or solve for the price you need to list to reach a target payout.
List this item at
$229.84
- Item price (before shipping)
- $229.84
- Buyer pays total
- $229.84
- Selling fee
- $30.45
- Payment processing
- $6.97
- Shipping charged to buyer
- $0.00
- Shipping cost to you
- $14.00
- Item cost basis
- $60.00
- Estimated income taxes
- $28.42
- You take home
- $150.00
- Net before taxes
- $178.42
- Profit before taxes
- $118.42
- Taxable profit
- $118.42
Marketplace fees combine the selling fee and payment processing charges. Income taxes apply only to positive profit after expenses.
Keep an eye on fee changes—eBay tiers vary by category and store level. Compare your estimated profit with other selling channels or run detailed estimates in our Tax Refund Calculator to model your overall tax bill.
This tool is for planning purposes and does not replace advice from a tax professional.
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How pricing changes your payout
Compare how fees, taxes, and your take-home amount shift as you adjust the sale price.
How to use the eBay Net Income Calculator
Combine selling price, platform fees, shipping, and inventory costs to understand the real profit per listing.
- Enter the item sale price and buyer shipping charge.
- Add eBay final value fees, payment processing fees, and promoted listing percentages.
- Include shipping labels, packaging supplies, and product cost of goods.
- Review the resulting net profit and margin percentage before listing an item.
eBay Net Income Calculator key terms
Knowing how each field influences the results keeps the math grounded in reality.
Final value fee
The percentage eBay takes from the sale price plus shipping. It varies by category.
Handling time
The time between sale and shipment. Faster handling can unlock fee discounts or buyer perks.
Cost of goods sold
Your inventory cost, including sourcing, refurbishment, or storage fees. It is critical for tax reporting and profit tracking.
eBay Net Income Calculator planning ideas
Try running a few “what if” scenarios to translate the numbers into real-world decisions.
Offer free shipping
Bake shipping costs into the list price to see if the higher conversion rate offsets lower per-item margins.
Promoted listing exposure
Adjust ad rates from 0% to 10%+ to understand how much advertising you can afford.
Volume discounts
Model how multi-quantity orders reduce packaging time and raise overall profit.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include sales tax?
Marketplace-collected sales tax does not affect your payout, but any tax you absorb should be added to expenses. Keep local rules in mind.
How can I improve margins?
Negotiate cheaper shipping supplies, batch list items to save time, and track which categories offer higher sell-through rates. The calculator highlights where fees are eating into profit.