Amazon’s tax data reporting for Q2 2026 (April 1–June 30) is currently underway; this is the first such reporting since the process began in Q3 2025.Fourth Round of Routine ReportingThe

In other words, the tax administration model of “spontaneous reporting by platforms and automatic verification by tax authorities” has alreadyFully FinalizedThe

Announcement No. 15 of 2025 issued by the State Taxation Administration explicitly requires that internet platform companies shall, byWithin the month following the end of the quarter, and submit the identity information and revenue data for the previous quarter for merchants operating on the platform.

And there is only one core principle for this tax filing season:Taxes must be calculated based on the platform’s total sales; they can no longer be based on the actual amount of payments received.

In today’s article, Qicaiying will provide a detailed explanation of the specifics, procedures, and case studies related to Amazon’s fourth round of tax reporting for Q2 2026. If you have any questions regarding financial and tax compliance...If you have any questions, feel free to add our Qicaiying customer service WeChat account for assistance.(Micro-signal: jxhqcy890 / Mobile: 16625410105)

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01 Key Changes and Red Lines

1. The reporting basis has changed: sales revenue rather than cash receipts 

This is the biggest change so far. Taxes are calculated on an “accrual basis,” so you must report the full amount based on the “Total Sales” shown in your Amazon dashboard, even if the orders haven’t been settled yet or the funds haven’t been received.

For example,For orders shipped in Q2 but for which payment is received in Q3, the revenue must be recognized in Q2. If the difference between the reported revenue and the gross sales reported by the platform exceeds 5%, an alert will be automatically triggered.

Many sellers have long been calculating based on the amount remaining after deducting commissions, advertising fees, and refundsNet Cash ReceiptsUnderreporting, resulting in reported amounts that are significantly lower than actual sales—This is precisely the main reason why so many sellers have been summoned for talks recently!

2. Status Change: Takes effect immediately for accounts with over 5 million

If your sales exceed 5 million over a consecutive 12-month period, your general taxpayer status will take effect immediately on the first day of the month in which the threshold is exceeded, and taxes will be calculated using the 13% tax rate; the previous grace period has been eliminated. Be sure to maintain records to track your rolling sales figures, and start planning in advance once sales reach 4.8 million.

3. If the difference between reported income and the platform’s submitted data exceeds 5%, an alert is automatically triggered.

This is Amazon's fourth round of bulk submissions,The tax authorities’ data-matching sensitivity is higher than in the first three rounds.TheIf the difference between the reported income and the gross sales reported by the platform exceeds 5%, an alert is automatically triggered.The

This isn't just a matter of “possibly being investigated”; it'sIt will definitely be flagged during the comparison.The

4. The timing criteria have completely changed—revenue is recognized upon shipment.

2026 Standardized Criteria:Revenue is recognized based on the order shipment date, not the date the platform processes the withdrawal.. Orders shipped in January and paid in March must be included in the January sales report,Failure to Receive Payment Does Not Exempt One from Tax LiabilityThe

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02 4 Steps to Filing Your Taxes in Compliance with the Law

Step 1: Export and Verify the Q2 Raw Data

When you log in to the Amazon Seller Central dashboard, be sure to export the following three types of reports; do not export only the withdrawal statement.

• Special Report on Quarterly Tax Filings:This is the primary basis for reconciliation with the tax authority and includes all transaction details.
• Date Range Settlement Summary:Used to verify withdrawal amounts and funds pending settlement
• FBA Inventory and Shipment Details Report:The timing of revenue recognition is determined by the date the order is shipped.
  

Step 2: Aggregate Costs and Compliance Documentation

Appropriate deductions are key to reducing your tax burden. The following four categories of expenses are eligible for tax-deductible treatment, but you must keep supporting documentation on hand.

Special Note: Under the new regulations, private subsidies—such as red envelopes sent via private messages and product giveaways—may not be directly deducted from costs under any circumstances.

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Step 3: File Domestic Tax Returns

• Value-Added Tax (VAT) Filing:Small-scale taxpayers (exempt if quarterly revenue is ≤300,000) or general taxpayers (13% tax rate, with input tax credits available)
• Corporate Income Tax Advance Payments:For quarterly advance tax payments, the tax rate for small, low-profit enterprises (annual profit ≤ 3 million) is 5%.
• Application Period:The deadline for Q2 filings is July 15, 2026 (postponed if it falls on a holiday).
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Step 4: File for future reference

All reporting documents (sales reports, invoices, contracts, bank statements, etc.) must be organized and filed by fiscal year and retained for at least 5 years in preparation for tax audits.

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03 Compliance Recommendations for Sellers of Different Sizes

Small and medium-sized sellers (annual turnover ≤ 5 million):

The key is to ensure that “zero reporting” becomes a thing of the past. Register your company and open a business bank account as soon as possible, route all incoming payments through the business account, and obtain purchase invoices whenever possible—this way, you can keep your overall tax burden between approximately 1% and 3%.
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Growing Sellers (5 million–20 million):

The main challenge is the high proportion of purchases made without invoices. One option to consider is a “domestic company + Hong Kong company” structure, in which the Hong Kong company handles the procurement chain for purchases without invoices and channels profits back to the domestic company in a compliant manner—such as through service fees—thereby keeping the overall tax burden at around 10%–12%.
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Top Sellers (Turnover ≥ 20 million):

A comprehensive input tax credit and compliance chain must be established. Priority should be given to implementing the 9810 overseas warehouse model (which qualifies for the “tax refund upon departure” policy) and utilizing the export tax refund channel, through which the overall tax burden can be optimized to 8%–10%.
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Filing taxes for Q2 2026 is no longer an “optional step” but a “mandatory requirement” for every Amazon seller. The key is to “report your full sales revenue, provide complete supporting documentation, and file on time.” We recommend that you download your data from the dashboard immediately and begin preparing by following the steps outlined above.

If you are currently operating stores on multiple platforms, or if you are already experiencing:

✅ Platform sales continue to grow, but reported figures are on the low side
✅ Multiple business entities, complex accounting
✅ Not sure if the current architecture poses any risks
✅ Not sure how to adjust things next

✔️ One-on-One Architecture Assessment:We’ll review each company’s registration information, filing status, and capital flow to generate a comprehensive risk list, identifying which issues are ”red lines that will definitely cause problems if not addressed immediately” and which are ”buffer items that can be gradually optimized.”

✔️ 2.0 Compliance Upgrade Plan:It’s not just about telling you that ”it’s time for a change”—it’s about providing you with a concrete roadmap for upgrading: which company to tackle first, how to adjust equity relationships, and how to redesign the funding structure, with a timeline for each step.

✔️ Dual-Track Structure Combining a Hong Kong Company and a Mainland Entity:With a three-tier structure comprising an export company, an operating company, and a Hong Kong company, Qi Cai Ying handles everything from registration to account opening to bookkeeping in a single, streamlined process, ensuring that the flow of goods, cash, and taxes align from the very beginning.

✔️ Ongoing Compliance Maintenance:Setting up your corporate structure isn’t the end of the process. Annual reviews, audits, corporate income tax filings, and VAT filings—Qicaiying helps you compile compliance records for each reporting period, building a chain of evidence of business operations recognized by the tax authorities.

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