Dana Whitfield

Dana Whitfield has spent eleven years in marketplace finance, first reconciling seller payouts at a mid-size apparel brand and now advising US sellers on fee structures, reserve holds and sales tax exposure. She writes about the parts of selling that show up on a 1099-K, a settlement report or a state nexus letter, and how to plan for them before filing season.

Payouts and Payment Timing: Getting Your Marketplace Cash Out on Schedule

10/29/2026

You made a sale. The buyer paid. So why is the money still not in your bank account two weeks later? Anyone selling on a marketplace has hit this wall. The gap...