We want to give you peace of mind that there’s no new ‘side hustle’ tax. Like before, HMRC guidance says if you are just selling some unwanted items that have been lying around your home, such as the contents of a loft or garage, it is unlikely that you will have to pay tax. As you registered with us before January of this year, you shouldn’t be affected by sales reporting until 2025.
The only change is that HMRC is now asking online platforms, like eBay, to share information with them. This reporting doesn’t change your tax obligations, and only happens under these new rules when you pass one of their thresholds: Your sales are over £1,740 in a year (after fees); or You complete more than 30 sales in a year.
If you’re unsure about whether you need to pay tax for your sales, find out more here.
*Offer on selling fees is valid from 16 February until 15 April. Applies to final value fees. Private sellers only. T&Cs apply.
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For items listed in 2 or more categories, only the insertion fee for the first category is included. Standard insertion fees will be charged for listing the same item for each additional category, according to the eBay fees policy.
Single and multi-quantity listings are eligible.
Restrictions & exclusions
The following are excluded from the promotion:
Business sellers
Sellers who have been invited to participate, but have not actively opted in to the promotion via the RSVP link shown in the marketing communication.
Invited Sellers who have not registered for managed payments after opt-in and before listing their first item.
All items listed in the Cars, Motorcycles & Vehicles and Property categories. However, items listed in the Vehicle Parts & Accessories category are included.
Items listed in the Classified Ad format. Auction-style listings ended early. Identical listings that don't comply with our duplicate listings policy.
Any item listed that doesn't comply with eBay listing policies or prohibited and restricted items policies.
Any item listed during the promotional period but scheduled to start after the promotional period.
Listings that are listed during the promotional period but do not sell and are relisted outside of the promotional period.
Listing upgrade fees apply and will be charged according to the eBay fees policy. PayPal and any other third-party fees still apply.
Final value fees apply for Second Chance Offers.
You may be subject to International fees.
Additional terms
Any attempt to manipulate this promotion, or past promotions will lead to automatic exclusion from participation. eBay reserves the right to suspend, change or cancel the promotion at any time, in the event of circumstances arising which, in eBay's opinion, make it necessary for it to do so. eBay reserves the right to add additional terms and conditions for certain parts of this promotion. eBay also reserves the right to exclude users on the basis that their seller accounts have fallen below the minimum required seller performance standards. Sellers should confirm eligibility by checking their account status on My eBay. The decision of eBay regarding any aspect of this promotion is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The decision of eBay regarding any aspect of this promotion is final and no correspondence will be entered into. In purchasing the relevant delivery services, users will also be asked to accept and be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Packlink, a third-party delivery service provider working in collaboration with eBay.
Limitation of liability:
1. eBay makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding any product or service provided by any third party in connection with any promotion.
2. eBay shall not be liable, in contract or tort (including negligence) or the breach of statutory duty or in any other way, for the loss or damage howsoever arising suffered by the entrant resulting directly or indirectly from entry to this promotion. Nothing in these terms shall limit eBay's liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence or fraud.
3. eBay will not be responsible for any third party's performance or failure to perform any services related to any promotion, or for any costs, damages, accident, delay, injury, loss, expense, or inconvenience that may arise in connection with the use of the promotion, provided that nothing shall limit eBay's liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence.
4. eBay does not accept, and is not responsible for, any lost or delayed entries. eBay reminds entrants of the nature and limitations of the Internet and is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any communications network, online system or computer hardware or software that may affect entry to the promotion.