Vinted Tax Guide 2026/27
By Omair SaoLast reviewed — rates for the 2026/27 tax year. See how we check our figures.
Vinted is a popular peer-to-peer marketplace in the UK for selling second-hand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Unlike eBay, Vinted does not charge seller fees — the buyer pays a protection fee instead. It has become hugely popular for decluttering wardrobes and sustainable fashion.
How Much Tax Will You Pay on Vinted Income?
If you earn through Vinted as a self-employed seller, you pay Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance on your profits — not your gross earnings. The £1,000 trading allowance means the first £1,000 of income is tax-free. Above that, you deduct either the allowance or your actual expenses, whichever is higher, to arrive at your taxable profit. Use our side hustle tax calculator to get an instant estimate for 2026/27.
Basic rate taxpayer
20% + 6%
Income Tax + Class 4 NI on profit between £12,570 and £50,270
Higher rate taxpayer
40% + 2%
Income Tax + Class 4 NI on profit between £50,270 and £125,140
Trading allowance
£1,000
Tax-free — no Self Assessment below this
A Typical Year on Vinted: Worked Example
Assumes someone who has moved beyond wardrobe clear-outs and buys bundles to resell, so stock and packaging are the main costs while buyers cover postage. The figures below assume you also have a £28,000 PAYE job, so your Personal Allowance is already used and every pound of profit is taxed. They are produced with the same 2026/27 tax functions as our side hustle tax calculator.
If Vinted were your only income, the £12,570 Personal Allowance would cover the whole profit and no income tax would be due at this level.
What Vinted Reports to HMRC
Vinted is a goods marketplace, so you drop off its report only if you made fewer than 30 sales in the calendar year and took less than about €2,000 (around £1,700); most wardrobe clear-outs pass the 30-sale mark quickly, so being reported is common and means nothing by itself. Vinted says it will contact you by the end of the year if you meet either condition, ask you to complete its seller report in the app, and send you a copy of what it files with HMRC in January. The report gives the number of sales and gross amount paid, not whether the items were your own old clothes or stock bought to resell. Selling personal possessions is not taxable trading, as Vinted itself states, but if you source items to resell the same report becomes evidence of trading income.
Getting Started: Staying Compliant from Day One
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Keep a list for each sale: what it was, whether it was yours or bought for resale, what it cost and what you were paid; that list is the difference between nothing to declare and a return.
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Complete Vinted's HMRC seller report in the app promptly when asked, because missing its deadline can freeze your balance.
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If you resell, register for Self Assessment when gross sales for the tax year pass £1,000 and file online by 31 January after the year ends.
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Photograph receipts for anything bought at charity shops, car boots or in bundles for resale; cash purchases are deductible only if you can show what you paid.
Common Mistakes Vinted Sellers Make
- Treating Vinted's HMRC message as a tax bill; it is a notice that data has been shared, not an assessment.
- Registering as self-employed to sell your own clothes, then filing years of returns with nothing taxable on them.
- Not noticing when a hobby became a business, for example when you start buying job-lots specifically to relist at a mark-up.
Allowable Expense Deductions for Vinted
These expenses reduce your taxable profit. Keep receipts for all claims.
Earning and Tax Tips for Vinted Sellers
- Most people selling their own used clothes on Vinted will not owe any tax, as selling personal possessions at a loss is not taxable.
- If you start buying clothes specifically to resell for profit (e.g., from charity shops), this becomes trading income and may be taxable above £1,000.
- List items at competitive prices by checking what similar items have sold for recently on the platform.
- Good photos and accurate descriptions reduce returns and disputes — photograph any flaws clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pay tax on Vinted sales?
If you are selling your own unwanted clothes and personal items, you almost certainly do not owe any tax. You originally bought these items for personal use and are selling them for less than you paid. Tax only applies if you are trading — buying items with the intention of reselling them for profit. The £1,000 trading allowance covers small amounts of trading income.
Does Vinted report to HMRC?
Yes. Under the OECD Platform Economy Reporting rules, Vinted must report seller data to HMRC if you exceed 30 transactions or €2,000 in gross sales in a calendar year. This is an information-sharing requirement, not a tax bill. Most casual sellers of personal items will not owe any tax even if their data is reported.
Is Vinted better than eBay for selling clothes?
Vinted is often better for casual clothes sellers because there are no seller fees — the buyer pays a small protection fee. eBay charges final value fees of around 10–13%. However, eBay has a much larger audience and is better for higher-value or brand-name items. Many sellers list on both platforms.
Official Sources
The rules on this page come from the following official pages and were checked on 25 September 2026. Read how we check our figures.
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