Confused about new tax change

[emmit8]

Hi all, I'm confused and scared about the new tax changes on eBay for people on benefits. I sell my old clothes on here because I'm disabled and they don't fit anymore, but alot of my small items apart from the odd few that cost more I sell for like 99p etc. But if I do that I would post way more than 30 listings a year??? But I would never make it up to the £1.700 amount?

It's a grey area no one can seem to answer and I don't know what to do, if I sold 30 items of clothes at 99p ive litrally made £30 but if i go over the 30 items?? It makes no sense 😞 

I hope this message makes sense!

[tressygirl]

Everyone would agree the 30 items per year is low,  but this is what has been set,  30 items or £1,700 in sales and eBay send the details of those accounts to HMRC.

You are selling second hand , used,  personal items, you do not fall into the bracket of a trader,  that is,  you're not buying items to sell,  or making items to sell, or selling all Brand New items,  so this is not a tax you will need to be paying.

[papso22]

If you are concerned about the impact of selling your own unwanted personal possessions on your benefits, you need to check with the DWP.