TaxYearSheetsWhere these rules come from
- GOV.UK – Tax-free allowances on property and trading income
- GOV.UK – Check if you need to tell HMRC about income from online platforms
- GOV.UK – Selling goods or services on a digital platform
- GOV.UK – Register for Self Assessment and deadlines
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Questions
Do I pay tax on selling clothes on Vinted?
GOV.UK says if you sell your own personal possessions you probably don't have to pay Income Tax. If you buy items to resell, or make things to sell, that is likely to be trading income. An item or set sold for more than £6,000 may mean Capital Gains Tax.
What is the £1,000 trading allowance?
If your gross trading income (before expenses) is £1,000 or less in a tax year, you may not need to tell HMRC – some exceptions apply. Above £1,000 you must tell HMRC, and you can deduct either the £1,000 allowance or your actual expenses, not both.
When will Etsy, Vinted or eBay report me to HMRC?
Since 1 January 2024, platforms report sellers to HMRC by 31 January after each calendar year. You won't be reported if you made fewer than 30 sales of goods and less than €2,000 (about £1,700) in the year. Being reported doesn't by itself mean you owe tax.
When do I need to register for Self Assessment?
By 5 October after the end of the tax year in which you had the income – for example, by 5 October 2027 for income in the 2026/27 tax year. The online return and payment are then due by 31 January.