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Do I owe tax on my Vinted sales?
Three quick steps for UK sellers on Vinted, Depop, eBay and similar apps. Your answers stay in your browser. Nothing is sent or stored.
Are you trading or decluttering?
HMRC looks at things like why you bought the items and how often you sell (the "badges of trade").
Your numbers for one tax year
Only count items you bought to sell on. Leave out your own old clothes and things you've used.
Will the platform report you to HMRC?
Platforms report sellers with 30 or more sales, or more than about £1,700 (€2,000), in a calendar year. Count everything you've sold this year, including your own stuff.
Being reported does not mean you owe tax. It means HMRC can see your sales, so your records should match.
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Join the waitlistWhere these rules come from
- GOV.UK: Tax-free allowances on trading income (£1,000)
- GOV.UK: Check if you need to tell HMRC about income from online platforms
- HMRC Tax Help for Hustles: buying or making things to sell
- GOV.UK: Register for Self Assessment
- GOV.UK: Income Tax rates and Personal Allowances
- GOV.UK: Self-employed National Insurance rates
This check gives estimates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland using 2025/26 and 2026/27 rates. It is not tax advice. If your situation is unusual (other self-employment, a partnership, a limited company, items you sold for £6,000 or more), check GOV.UK or speak to an accountant.