Do I need to tell HMRC?

Answer a few quick questions about your selling. We'll give you a plain-English steer — no jargon, no sign-up needed.

What are you mainly selling?

Clearing out personal belongings Buying things to sell on Making things to sell A mix

Gross sales this UK tax year (£)

Which platforms do you sell on?

Etsy eBay Vinted Depop Amazon Other

Rough number of sales

Rough costs (£)

A few yes/no questions

Do you intend to make a profit? Yes, I intend to make a profit

Do you sell regularly and systematically? Yes, I sell regularly and systematically

Any single personal possession sold for more than £6,000? Yes, sold a possession for more than £6,000

Get tax-deadline reminders

Friendly nudges before key dates. No spam, unsubscribe any time.

Email address

Email me TaxLaidOut tips, tax-deadline reminders and updates. Unsubscribe any time; we never share your email.

Rules last verified: 2026-07-01. Figures should be re-confirmed on gov.uk before relying on them.

TaxLaidOut provides general information and automated estimates to help online sellers understand their possible tax position. It is not tax, accounting, financial or legal advice and must not be relied on as such. Estimates are based on the figures you enter and the rules in force on the 'last verified' date shown; tax rules change and circumstances differ — always check gov.uk or a qualified accountant before acting or filing. TaxLaidOut does not file anything with HMRC on your behalf and is independent of, and not affiliated with or endorsed by, HMRC, Etsy, eBay, Vinted, Depop or Amazon. To the extent permitted by law we are not liable for loss arising from reliance on the tool; nothing here affects your statutory consumer rights or any liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.