topic Re: submitting tax info in Seller Central

submitting tax info

parki_glen — Sat, 16 May 2026 08:16:24 GMT

Over the last 10 years I have sold on ebay to fund my hobbies, obviously on paper it looks like I'm a trader as I don't always buy from Ebay.

If I submit my tax info and sell under the limits going forward I'm sure I won't get stung with a tax bill but I'm worried that the last 10 years sales will be submitted to the tax office?

I can't find any info on this?

Any help appreciated.

Re: submitting tax info

*vyolla* — Sat, 16 May 2026 08:29:17 GMT

I'm not sure what you mean by funding your hobbies: If you've been selling off your own personal items such as bits from your wardrobe/attic/garage then these items aren't taxable and you won't be required to complete a self assessment or pay tax on them.

If you have been trading i.e. buying items to resell then you'll need to discuss this with HMRC. They may well issue a backdated bill.

Re: submitting tax info

jonatjonatjonat — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:07:30 GMT

It would only look like you were a trader if you were trading.

only you really know if that is the case.

Re: submitting tax info

therenewalworkshopltd — Sat, 16 May 2026 10:15:24 GMT

It would probably be a good idea for you to actually understand what a trader is.

Simply put, if you are selling your own personal items, then you are not a trader.

However, if you are buying to sell, selling other peoples goods, making things to sell, then you are a trader.
Or to put it even simpler, if your intention is to make a profit, then you ARE a trader.

It really doesn't matter whether you actually make a profit or not, it is all about the intention.

If you are trading and you are now trying to avoid getting caught by HMRC, it will get you into a LOT more trouble than simply speaking to them now. It goes into the criminal realm then, for avoidance of tax.