https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Seller-Central/EBay-asking-for-national-insurance-number/m-p/7798146#M712116 <P>Nobody knows for certain what eBay will report but it will not be profit; it will most likely the total income paid into your bank account by eBay.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I note you are a private seller so it shouldn't affect you other than you may receive communication from HMRC asking you to confirm you are not meeting any of their 'badges of trade' (buying to resell, etc.).</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Just to add:&nbsp; <STRONG>"</STRONG><SPAN><STRONG>EBay charge me 13.9% fees on that £8 INC the £3 post even htough this is NOT Profit"</STRONG> - eBay don't charge you this fee; they charge it to the buyer.</SPAN></P> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:02:30 GMT ett1954 2025-03-10T16:02:30Z