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Do you owe HMRC moneyfrom your side hustle?

Most people don't. But since January 2024, eBay, Vinted and Etsy are legally required to report your sales directly to HMRC. It takes 60 seconds to find out exactly where you stand.

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From January 2024, HMRC receives a report of your sales from every major online marketplace — including Vinted, eBay, Etsy, Depop, Airbnb and Uber. If your income hasn't been declared, that's already a problem. The good news: most casual sellers owe nothing at all.

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Three questions. One clear answer.

Answer honestly and we'll tell you exactly where you stand — with links to official HMRC guidance for every result.

Your Hustle Platforms Your Income Your Result
Step 1 of 3

What kind of side income do you have?

Pick the option that best describes you.

👗Selling clothes, items or goods online
🎨Making & selling crafts or art
🚗Driving or delivering via an app
💻Freelancing or consulting
📱Content creation (TikTok, YouTube…)
Something else (baking, tutoring, services…)

Please select an option to continue.

Step 2 of 3

Where do you sell or earn?

Select all that apply. This tells us if HMRC is already receiving reports about you.

👗 Vinted
📦 eBay
🎨 Etsy
🛍 Depop
📬 Amazon
📘 Facebook Marketplace
🏠 Airbnb
🚗 Uber
🛵 Deliveroo / Just Eat
💻 Fiverr / Upwork
📱 TikTok / YouTube
🤝 Direct / Cash / Word of mouth

Please select at least one platform.

Step 3 of 3

How much did you earn in total this tax year?

Enter your total gross income — the full amount received before any costs.

Total gross income (all platforms combined)
£
Not sure? Use the quick selectors below.
Under £500
Around £1,000
Over £1,000
I also have a regular employed job (PAYE)
Some of this is selling my own personal possessions (not bought to resell)

Please enter an amount to see your result.

Your Result

What to do next

    ⚠️ This result is educational only and does not constitute tax advice. Tax obligations vary by individual circumstance. Always verify at gov.uk or consult a qualified accountant.
    Three Possible Outcomes

    One clear answer. No confusion.

    Every result comes with a plain-English explanation and direct links to HMRC guidance.

    🟢 You're Fine

    Your income is within the £1,000 Trading Allowance. You likely owe nothing and don't need to register. Keep a record and relax.

    🟡 Worth Checking

    Your situation is close to the threshold or has some complexity. We'll show you exactly what to review and where on gov.uk.

    🔴 Take Action

    You may need to register for Self Assessment. Don't panic — we'll walk you through it step by step with official guidance.

    Why This Exists

    You're not a business.
    You just need clarity.

    HMRC's guidance is accurate — but it wasn't written for someone who sells old jeans on Vinted.

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    Plain English answers

    No jargon. No forms. No confusion. Every answer links to the real HMRC source so you can verify it yourself.

    60 seconds flat

    Answer three simple questions. Get a clear result. Know exactly where you stand before your next sale.

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    No personal data needed

    We don't need your name, address or NI number. This is an educational tool — not an HMRC submission.

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    Key deadline reminders

    5 October — Self Assessment registration deadline. 31 January — filing deadline. Don't let them sneak up on you.

    How We Check Our Information

    Every rule verified.
    Every answer sourced.

    We don't guess tax rules. Every piece of guidance on this site has been verified against official HMRC publications, reviewed by a Chartered Accountant, and cross-checked with the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group.

    🏛️ HMRC gov.uk — Primary source
    📋 CIOT — Verified guidance
    🔍 LITRG — Cross-referenced
    Chartered Accountant — Reviewed

    This tool is educational only and does not constitute tax advice. Always verify your situation at gov.uk or consult a qualified professional.

    Quick Answers

    The questions everyone is Googling

    Real answers. Official sources. No waffle.

    Do I need to pay tax on my Vinted sales?
    If you're selling your own used possessions, generally no. If you buy things specifically to resell for profit, HMRC considers that trading — and the £1,000 Trading Allowance applies. Official HMRC guidance →
    Is the £1,000 allowance on profit or total sales?
    Total sales (gross income) — not profit. This is the most common misunderstanding. If you sell £1,200 of items but spent £900 buying stock, your gross is still £1,200 and you've exceeded the allowance.
    I use eBay AND Vinted — does the allowance cover both?
    The £1,000 Trading Allowance covers all your trading income combined, not per platform. £600 on Vinted + £500 on eBay = £1,100 total — you've exceeded it.
    Will Vinted / eBay tell HMRC about my sales?
    Yes — from January 2024, all major selling platforms are legally required to report seller data to HMRC if you complete 30+ transactions or earn over approximately £1,700 in a year.
    I've been selling for years and never declared it. What now?
    HMRC's Voluntary Disclosure process exists for exactly this. Coming forward yourself typically results in significantly lower penalties than being contacted first. Speak to a professional before making contact.

    The clock is already running.

    Platforms reported your 2023–24 sales to HMRC in January 2025. If that income wasn't declared, you have a window to come forward voluntarily — before HMRC comes to you.

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