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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

HMRC rolls out ‘side hustle tax’ for online sellers on eBay, Vinted and more

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People making a “side hustle” from selling second-hand clothes online or homeowners renting out a spare room on Airbnb are among those who could end up paying tax on their earnings under a New Year tax clampdown.

From 1 January firms including Vinted, Airbnb, Depop and eBay are obliged to collect and share details of transactions with the tax authorities.

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