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Regular Vinted sellers may be met with a pop-up alert from HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) the next time they open their apps. It forms part of the UK Government's latest crackdown on tax evasion across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. TikTok content creator and Vinted seller Chloe ( @chloe_chandlerx ) claimed she recently got a pop-up from HMRC after making more than 30 sales on the platform. She received an alert in the app stating that she needed to fulfil a "legal requirement" after receiving a message from the tax office . The message appeared at the top of her app home screen, claiming she needed to provide "one detail" due to UK law. She said: "I had the dreaded message that people have been talking about because I have made over 30 sales , so I have to prove who I am and my earnings. "This is not something to worry about, it's just HMRC cracking down on Vinted, Depop, eBay [and other platforms] to sell secondhand." The tax office has previously stated its intention to clamp down on online platforms used for selling goods and services, and how they report information to HMRC. These new reporting requirements for digital platforms came into effect at the start of 2024. At the time, the UK Government had to combat misinformation from spreading that this was a 'new tax' being imposed on online sellers, reports the Mirror A spokesperson said: "The new reporting requirements for digital platforms came into effect at the start of 2024. It is not a new tax. Whether you are selling last year's festive jumper, clearing out a child's outgrown baby clothes or quietly offloading an unwanted Christmas present or two – nothing has changed for online sellers.". Chloe walked viewers through the process on Vinted. She said: "Because I made over 30 sales, it asked for my [first] name, last name, date of birth and billing address." On screen, Chloe had also filled in her country of residence. The form then moved to the next page, which requested a National Insurance number with a space to input it. There was also an option to tick 'no', although the video didn't show those steps, as it went on to confirm that Chloe could continue making money through the platform. She received a message verifying that her details had been submitted, which included an additional button directing users to further information about Vinted and HMRC tax regulations. Vinted has over 16 million registered users in the UK, making it a very popular second-hand marketplace in the country. Many users find great success in clearing out their old clothes and homeware items using the app, rather than throwing away items that could have a second chance in another home. Vinted stated that it will automatically get in touch with you if you meet at least one of the following conditions : A spokesperson said: "Even if you meet one of these criteria and complete a seller report, it doesn't mean you're obliged to pay taxes, as selling your personal items is generally not taxed. In the UK, if the money you make on Vinted over a year is less than what you paid for the items, you pay no tax. "The only time that an individual item might be taxable is when you sell it for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale (i.e. it sells for a higher price than you paid for it). "Generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax on sales or provide any proof of their items' value to HMRC. A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for people who trade for profit. If you're still concerned about how taxes might affect you, please consult with a tax advisor."
