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Reseller tax, in plain English.
Short, sourced guides for UK second-hand resellers on eBay, Vinted, Etsy, Depop and Facebook Marketplace. Reviewed 19 Oct 2026.
Do I pay tax on reselling?
The starting point: own stuff vs reselling, the £1,000 allowance, deadlines.
Do I pay tax on my eBay sales?
How much you can earn on eBay before tax, private vs business sellers.
Do I pay tax on my Vinted sales?
Wardrobe clear-outs vs flipping, Vinted's HMRC reporting, Vinted Pro.
Do I pay tax on my Etsy sales?
Handmade and vintage: why making things to sell counts as trading.
Do I pay tax on my Depop sales?
Thrift flips and vintage reselling on Depop.
Do I pay tax selling on Facebook Marketplace?
Cash on collection, furniture flips and what still counts.
The HMRC "30 sales rule" explained
What platforms tell HMRC, when, and what it means for you.
£1,000 trading allowance or expenses: which is better?
Worked examples: when to use the allowance and when to claim costs.
Got an HMRC letter about your online sales?
What a 'nudge letter' means and the steps to take.
Check your own numbers in two minutes
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