Sun, 07 Dec 2025

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
Vinted users who have sold 30 items or made £1,700 in a year are being asked by the platform to enter their National Insurance number (NI) as part of reporting rules for websites and apps that allow users to sell goods or services. The rule is aimed at people who are running a resale business, not those decluttering their wardrobes. According to chartered accountant Abigail Foster, most Vinted sellers will not owe any tax even when Vinted shares data with HMRC. However, some users have been panicking about being taxed on their earnings from selling second-hand items. A pop-up alert from Vinted asks for the seller's name, address, and NI number "as required by UK law". The information must be shared with HMRC by the end of the calendar year that sellers hit the 30 item or £1,700 threshold. An HMRC spokesperson stated that people remain responsible for their own tax affairs and should stay on top of their tax obligations to avoid unexpected and large tax bills. Many users have taken to social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to ask about the NI number requirement and whether they will be taxed on their earnings from Vinted. One user posted on Reddit: "Vinted is asking for my National Insurance number, does this mean I have to pay taxes? I barely make money on Vinted - what happens if I ignore this?"
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