E33: Ecommerce Tax Strategy - The Big Beautiful Bill Just Changed the Game!

Ecommerce tax strategy changed dramatically in 2025 and most online business owners have no idea what they are missing. The Big Beautiful Bill introduced some of the biggest tax planning opportunities ecommerce sellers have seen in years, and understanding them could mean thousands of dollars back in your pocket.Stephen Brown, COO at LedgerGurus and co-owner of Sole Toscana, sits down with Lauren Maillard, Director of Service Delivery and head of the income tax practice at LedgerGurus, to break down exactly what changed and how it applies to your ecommerce business.Today’s Key Takeaways:What Is Bonus Depreciation and How Does It Reduce Your Ecommerce Tax Bill in 2026How to Expense Equipment Like Forklifts and Machinery 100% in Year OneWhy Your Warehouse Does Not Qualify for Bonus Depreciation and What DoesHow to Fully Deduct R&D Costs in Year One Under the Big Beautiful BillWhat Is the Qualified Business Income Deduction and Do You QualifyHow S-Corps and Sole Proprietors Can Take a 20% Deduction on Net IncomeDoes the No Tax on Overtime Rule Apply to Your Ecommerce BusinessCan You Deduct Car Loan Interest as an Ecommerce Business OwnerCash Basis vs Accrual Accounting: Which One Saves You More on TaxesHow to Run Accrual Books and Still File Taxes on a Cash BasisWhy TikTok Tax Advice Can Get Your Ecommerce Business AuditedThe Two IRS Rules Every Business Deduction Must PassChapters:00:00 Intro and Disclaimer01:29 What Is Depreciation and Why It Confuses Business Owners02:27 IRS Depreciation vs Book Depreciation05:08 Where Bonus Depreciation Actually Helps06:19 Cash vs Accrual Accounting for E-Commerce08:53 R&D Expensing Under the Big Beautiful Bill10:10 Qualified Business Income Deduction Explained11:10 No Tax on Tips and Overtime12:42 Car Loan Interest Deduction and the Company Car Nuance13:56 Why TikTok Tax Advice Is DangerousGuest Info:Lauren Maillard, CPA, is the Director of Service Delivery at LedgerGurus, a virtual accounting and bookkeeping firm that specializes in e-commerce and small-to-medium businesses. In her leadership role, she oversees operational accounting and specializes in e-commerce finance, channel activities, and sales tax compliance.She actively contributes to the e-commerce accounting industry through thought leadership, appearing on industry podcasts and hosting educational webinars on e-commerce finance trends. You can connect with her or view her professional background directly on LinkedInLauren Maillard on LinkedIn-Tax strategy is not a once-a-year conversation. If anything in this episode raised questions about how your ecommerce business is structured or what you might be missing, it is worth having that conversation with someone who knows the ecommerce space. You can reach Lauren and the LedgerGurus team here.