Inventory costing that feels sane
Add clay, yarn, wax, packaging, and labour as you go. The calculator folds each ingredient into the finished item so you can quote with confidence.
Etsy seller accounting for handmade businesses
Your creativity shouldn't be buried in receipts.
Legacy Finance handles the numbers so you can focus on making. Track supplies, calculate sales tax, and see exactly which products bring the highest profit. Why guess at margins when the answer can be visible before you post the listing?
50 states
Sales tax nexus alerts that keep up with your orders.
1 dashboard
Materials, labour, Etsy fees, and cash sales in one place.
15 minutes
Enough time to price a candle line without a spreadsheet mess.
Know the real cost of each piece
Ingredients, packaging, labour, and fees all roll into a clear per-item cost. Handy, right?
Raw materials
Labour rate
Fee breakdown
Built for makers who price with confidence
From kitchen-table launches to booth weekends.
Turn handmade work into a steadier business.
We believe your shop should tell you what’s working and what’s draining cash. Which products deserve a higher price, and which ones are quietly eating your margin?
Fee-aware profit analysis
Etsy listing, transaction, and payment processing fees are mapped into the margin view. What’s left after the platform takes its cut?
Sales tax alerts by state
Track nexus thresholds, flag filing deadlines, and keep reporting organised. No last-minute scramble. No crossed fingers.
Ingredient by ingredient.
Build a product template once, then reuse it for every batch. Why retype the same candle recipe or bracelet kit every time a listing changes?
Cost of goods calculator
Add materials, packaging, and a labour rate. The totals update instantly, so your price never drifts away from reality.
| Item | Unit cost | Qty | Line total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soy wax | $12.00 | 2 | $24.00 |
| Glass jar | $1.65 | 8 | $13.20 |
| Labour | $18.00 | 1 | $18.00 |
Template savings
One saved recipe keeps your pricing consistent across every batch. That means fewer surprises, and fewer awkward underpriced best-sellers.
Cost per item
$8.27
Target margin
34%
Profit after Etsy fees
$11.43
TODO: connect saved product templates to live listings.
Sales tax without the stress.
Where are you collecting tax, and where might you cross a nexus line next month? Our tracker watches state-by-state sales so your reporting stays calm and current.
Nexus risk map
Open filing helper
Indiana
Sales active. Threshold watched.
Texas
Medium risk. Orders rising.
California
High volume. Review soon.
New York
Reminder set for filing.
Florida
Low risk. No action yet.
Illinois
Tax collected automatically.
Georgia
Watch list. Check soon.
Washington
Nexus changes monitored.
What the system handles
You get clear filing reports, threshold warnings, and quarterly deadline reminders. Nice, simple, readable.
Sales by state
See where your shop activity is building up.
Deadline reminders
Quarterly tasks arrive before the rush.
Ready-to-file reports
Organised totals for cleaner tax prep.
Which product is your star?
Some items sell fast but barely clear a margin. Others quietly pay the bills. Want to know which is which before the weekend market starts?
Profit margin dashboard
Compare revenue, cost, Etsy fees, and net profit in one view. Sort the list, spot your winners, and raise prices where the numbers support it.
| Product | Revenue | Cost | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender candle | $42.00 | $16.57 | $18.91 |
| Pressed-flower print | $28.00 | $9.10 | $13.64 |
| Custom knit pouch | $31.00 | $14.80 | $10.22 |
Pricing simulator
Move the price once, and the margin view updates. A tiny change can turn a busy product into a genuinely profitable one.
Gross
$38
Fees
$5.12
Net
$15.31
Try a higher tag. Does the margin breathe, or pinch?
I finally understand my margins.
A good shop story should include the numbers, not just the photos. Here’s how makers describe the shift from guesswork to clarity.
Mezquital W.
Etsy candle seller
“I raised prices 15% and still sold more because I knew my costs. That was the missing piece. The dashboard made the decision feel practical instead of scary.”
“The fee breakdown finally made sense. I stopped underpricing every soap set.”
Curtus Rainier Handmade body care seller“Why did we choose Legacy Finance? Because the tax alerts and profit view saved us from a messy quarter.”
Jaswanti Cullerot Studio owner, indie gift shopSell offline? We've got that too.
Craft fairs, pop-ups, and market stalls bring their own pace. Need to log a booth fee between customers, or record a cash sale before the next queue forms?
Craft fair mode
Single-tap entries, receipt photos, and inventory deduction keep the day moving. It’s simple enough to use with one hand while the other is wrapping a sale.
Photo receipt upload
Capture booth receipts before they disappear.
Cash sale tracking
Log sales instantly and keep stock counts current.
Expense categories
Booth fees, travel, and supplies stay organised.
Fast enough for busy market days
When a customer is waiting, the form shouldn’t slow you down. That’s the whole point.
Etsy seller finance FAQ
A few questions come up again and again. Good. Clear answers save time, and time is usually what makers never have enough of.
How do you account for Etsy fees?
They auto-import and categorise, so the dashboard shows the real net sale instead of the headline price. That means your margin view stays honest.
What if I sell both digital and physical items?
Separate product profiles track costs accordingly. Digital downloads can be priced with one model, while physical goods carry materials, packaging, and fulfilment.
Do I need to collect sales tax everywhere?
Not blindly. The system watches nexus rules by state and alerts you when thresholds change, so you can focus on selling instead of second-guessing filings.
Create, sell, and thrive.
Your craft deserves a solid financial foundation. Legacy Finance brings pricing, tax, and planning together so you can make better calls with less friction. Ready to see the numbers behind your best work?
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No credit card. Just cleaner margins.