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Fortune
Prarthana Prakash

Gen Zers cashing in on selling their clothes online in the U.K. could have to declare their earnings to the taxman soon

woman standing in front of a camera holding a pink sweater in hand (Credit: Papakon Mitsanit—Getty Images)

Gen Z has bet big on side hustles as they look for new ways to generate extra cash as the cost of living continues to rise. But while online platforms like Vinted, Depop, and eBay have exploded with sales, these off-the-books earnings will soon owe a slice to the taxman.

Britain’s tax body, HM Revenue & Customs, has told online and app retailers they'll need to divulge the income of users on their platforms beginning Jan. 1—irrespective of whether individuals are selling clothes on Depop or room rentals on Airbnb.

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