Overview
- HMRC posted on X that anyone making over £1,000 from side work must tell the tax authority, whether paid in cash or into a bank account.
- Official guidance says trading income above £1,000 may need declaring, a single sale over £6,000 can trigger capital gains rules, and some people must register for Self Assessment.
- Research cited in the coverage reports almost two in five Britons now earn on the side and 34% of side‑hustlers do not report income to HMRC.
- Online marketplaces such as Vinted are requesting tax or National Insurance details, with advisers noting that selling your own second‑hand items typically remains outside tax.
- The government has announced a new online tool targeted for 2029 to let people report £1,000 to £3,000 of side‑hustle income without completing a full Self Assessment return.