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Expert guides and insights about legal in the Pokemon card business
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Master legal compliance for your Pokemon card business. Learn when you need licenses, choosing business structures (sole proprietorship vs LLC), getting business licenses and sales tax permits, federal requirements (EIN), costs, and step-by-step registration. Stay compliant without complexity.
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Master Pokemon business taxes: income reporting, deductions (COGS, shipping, supplies, mileage, home office), quarterly payments, record keeping, and filing. Learn what to deduct, how to file Schedule C, tax-saving strategies, and avoid costly mistakes. Pay only what you owe—not a penny more.
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Master platform-specific rules for Pokemon card sales. Learn eBay performance standards, Mercari shipping requirements, TCGPlayer grading guidelines, and multi-platform strategies. Avoid account suspension, maximize success, and stay compliant across all major selling platforms.
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Master Pokemon intellectual property compliance. Learn what you can and cannot do with Pokemon trademarks, how to describe cards legally, avoiding counterfeit risks, trademark fair use, and protecting yourself from cease and desist letters. Stay legal while selling Pokemon cards.
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Master business insurance for Pokemon card sellers. Learn about business property insurance, general liability, shipping insurance, inland marine coverage, and cost breakdowns. Protect your inventory, equipment, and business from theft, damage, liability, and disaster. Insurance costs $250-2,800/year.
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Master record keeping for Pokemon business. Learn what records to keep (income, purchases, expenses, mileage, assets), the 7-year rule, digital vs. physical systems, daily habits, and audit preparation. Protect yourself from IRS audits and penalties with proper documentation.
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