Vinted Sellers Concerned: National Insurance Number Request ExplainedVinted users are puzzled and anxious as the platform starts requesting their National Insurance numbers. This occurs when sellers reach thirty items sold or earn £1,700 in a year. Billie van der Westhuizen, who made around £500, is worried about potential taxes, despite selling her own used items for less than their original cost.Vinted users received a pop-up alert asking for their name, address, and National Insurance number, claiming its as required by UK law. This has led to many sellers sharing screenshots on social media, questioning the necessity of providing these details and if it means theyll be taxed.Tax experts clarify that selling your own second-hand clothes or household items wont incur any tax, even when Vinted shares your data with HMRC. This rule targets individuals running a resale business, not those decluttering their wardrobes. HMRC can identify professional traders by looking for multiple listings of the same product or items bought and quickly resold for higher prices.These new reporting requirements for digital platforms started on January 1, 2024. Vinted sellers began receiving these in-app messages around this time last year. Information must be shared with HMRC by the end of the calendar year once sellers hit the thirty-item or £1,700 threshold.An HMRC spokesperson emphasized that individuals are responsible for their own tax affairs and assessing if they need to report trading income. They noted that as a side hustle grows, any unpaid tax might come under scrutiny.

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