Tax and VAT
HMRC rules for online sellers and landlords in plain English: the trading allowance, Self Assessment, allowable expenses and when VAT applies.
Allowable expenses for online sellers: what you can claim
Read the guide →: Allowable expenses for online sellers: what you can claimWhich costs eBay, Vinted and Etsy sellers can take off their sales, what you cannot claim, the flat rates for working from home and mileage, and expenses vs…
Etsy tax in the UK: what makers need to know
Read the guide →: Etsy tax in the UK: what makers need to knowSelling handmade or digital products on Etsy is trading. How the £1,000 allowance works, when to register, what Etsy reports and the costs you can take off.
Self Assessment for online sellers: the 31 January 2027 deadline
Read the guide →: Self Assessment for online sellers: the 31 January 2027 deadlineWho needs to send a tax return for online selling, the key dates for 2025 to 2026, what goes on the return and what happens if you miss…
Vinted and HMRC: do you pay tax on Vinted sales?
Read the guide →: Vinted and HMRC: do you pay tax on Vinted sales?When Vinted reports sellers to HMRC, why clearing out your wardrobe is usually not taxable, and what to do if you buy to resell.
Landlord expenses spreadsheet: what to track in the UK
Read the guide →: Landlord expenses spreadsheet: what to track in the UKThe columns and categories a UK landlord expenses spreadsheet needs, which costs HMRC allows, and how long to keep your records.
Do You Need to Register for VAT as an Online Seller in the UK?
Read the guide →: Do You Need to Register for VAT as an Online Seller in the UK?The £90,000 VAT threshold, the two registration tests and what counts as turnover, explained for small UK online sellers.
Do You Need to Tell HMRC About Your eBay Sales? (UK Guide)
Read the guide →: Do You Need to Tell HMRC About Your eBay Sales? (UK Guide)The £1,000 trading allowance, the 30-sale reporting rule and what records to keep, explained in plain English for UK eBay sellers.
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