How to know if you need to declare your earnings when selling on Vinted, eBay or Etsy

There’s a difference between getting rid of old stuff and selling to make a profit - (iStock)

The sun is shining, the trees are starting to blossom and the beer gardens are full of smiling faces: spring has officially sprung.

If you’re getting ready to do a spot of spring cleaning, you might be planning to sell your old clothes, toys or gadgets on platforms like Vinted, eBay or Etsy. But many people worry about whether they’re going to fall foul of the rules, particularly since online platforms started reporting sellers’ activity to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) last year.