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Online Selling Platforms to Share Sales Data with HMRC from January 2025 – What It Means for You

This article aims to explain the new tax obligations for digital sellers and ensure you are reporting and recording your finances accurately.

written by
Emma Freeman Accountancy Services Manager
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As of January 2025, online selling platforms like eBay, Amazon, Vinted, and Depop must share sales data with HMRC. This change is part of a wider effort to ensure that individuals and businesses earning taxable income from online sales are properly reporting it. While this might sound concerning, it won’t affect most casual sellers.

Who will be affected by the HMRC changes to online selling platforms?

If you’re running an online business or making regular sales for profit, this change means HMRC will have better visibility of your income. You’ll need to ensure you’re keeping accurate records and declaring all taxable earnings in your self-assessment tax return.

However, if you’re just selling personal items you no longer need—like old clothes, books, or gadgets—you’re unlikely to be affected. Selling used items at a lower price than you originally paid generally doesn’t count as taxable income.

What should online sellers do about the new requirements?

If you’re unsure whether your online sales count as taxable income, it’s a good idea to seek professional advice. Generally, if you’re:

  • Selling items occasionally for less than you bought them
  • Not buying items specifically to resell for a profit
  • Earning less than £1,000 from online sales in a tax year (the trading allowance threshold)

…then you likely won’t need to worry.

However, if you’re consistently buying and selling for profit, or your income from sales exceeds £1,000 per year, you may need to register as self-employed and file a tax return.

How CloudAccountant.co.uk can help you as an Online Seller

At CloudAccountant.co.uk, we specialise in helping online sellers navigate their tax obligations. Whether you’re running a business on Shopify, Amazon, or eBay—or just need advice on whether your side hustle needs to be declared—we’re here to simplify the process. Our team offers unlimited online support and clear guidance to keep you on the right side of HMRC.

If you’re unsure how these changes might affect you, get in touch today by calling 01625 546 232 or email info@cloudaccountant.co.uk