Vinted & Depop Tax Calculator
Do I need to pay tax on my Vinted, Depop, eBay or Etsy sales? Find out if you owe tax and how much.
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Do I have to pay tax on Vinted sales UK?
It depends on what you're selling. If you're selling your own used personal items at a loss (for less than you paid), you don't owe any tax. However, if you're buying items to resell for profit, or making items to sell, this is trading income. You only pay tax if your total profit exceeds the £1,000 trading allowance.
Will HMRC know about my Vinted or Depop sales?
Yes, from January 2024. Platforms like Vinted, Depop, eBay, and Etsy must report your sales to HMRC if you make 30 or more sales, or earn €2,000 or more in a calendar year. This doesn't automatically mean you owe tax - it's just information sharing.
What's the difference between selling personal items and trading?
Selling personal items means selling things you bought for yourself and used (clothes you've worn, books you've read). Trading means buying items specifically to resell, or making/creating items to sell. Personal item sales are generally tax-free, while trading profits may be taxable.
How much can I sell on Depop before paying tax?
There's no limit for selling personal items at a loss. For trading (buying to resell), you can earn up to £1,000 profit tax-free using the trading allowance. Above this, you'll need to register for Self Assessment and pay Income Tax on your profits.
I sold designer items for more than I paid - do I owe tax?
If you sold personal items (things you bought to use yourself) for more than you paid, you might owe Capital Gains Tax, not Income Tax. However, there's a £3,000 annual exemption for capital gains, and personal possessions sold for under £6,000 are exempt. This is different from trading, which is regular buying and selling for profit.