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Guides for UK Online Sellers: Vinted, eBay & HMRC
Short, plain-English guides for people selling on Vinted, eBay and Depop in the UK. Every figure is checked against GOV.UK or the platform's own help pages, with sources linked on each page.
Do You Pay Tax on Vinted? UK Rules & HMRC Limits 2026
Own clothes vs reselling, the £1,000 allowance and the 30-sale reporting rule, in plain English.
Vinted HMRC Form & NI Number Request: What to Do
Why Vinted is asking for your National Insurance number, the end-of-year deadline, and why it doesn't mean you owe tax.
Vinted Tax Calculator UK: Free HMRC Limit Checker
Check your sales against the 30-sale / ~£1,700 reporting rule and the £1,000 allowance. It checks limits; it doesn't work out a tax bill.
eBay HMRC Reporting Threshold 2026: £1,707 or 30 Sales
What eBay counts towards £1,707, what it reports, and why a report isn't a tax bill.
Got an HMRC Letter About Vinted or eBay Sales? What to Do
A calm step-by-step: check it's genuine, work out if you were trading, and reply on time.
Free Vinted & eBay Profit Tracker Spreadsheet (UK)
A free download with tax-year tabs, profit per item and a check against the HMRC limits.
Trading Allowance vs Expenses: Which Should Resellers Use?
The £1,000 allowance or your real costs? Why resellers who track stock costs often come out ahead with expenses.
Do Resellers Need to Register for Self Assessment?
When reselling counts as trading, the £1,000 rule, and the 5 October and 31 January deadlines.
Depop HMRC Reporting: Do You Pay Tax on Depop Sales?
What Depop reports, what it asks you for, and Depop's own example of being reported but owing no tax.
Etsy UK Tax: HMRC Reporting Rules for Sellers 2026
When Etsy reports you to HMRC, and why things you make to sell usually count as trading.
The £3,000 Side Hustle Threshold: Not in Force Yet
What was announced, what it would change, and why the £1,000 rule still applies today.
See how close you are. Our free checker shows where you stand against each platform's reporting rule and the £1,000 trading allowance. No sign-up, and nothing you type leaves your device.
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