Vinted's year and the tax year are not the same
They are two different years. Vinted, eBay, Depop and the other apps count your sales for HMRC reporting from 1 January to 31 December. The trading allowance and your tax use the tax year, from 6 April to 5 April.
Which rule uses which year
| Rule | Year | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| App reporting (30 sales or €2,000) | Calendar year | 1 January to 31 December |
| Trading allowance (£1,000 this tax year) | Tax year | 6 April to 5 April |
| Registering for Self Assessment | After the tax year ends | By 5 October |
An example
You make two sales on Vinted this year:
- A sale on 20 March 2026 counts in Vinted's 2026 total and in the 2025/26 tax year.
- A sale on 20 May 2026 counts in Vinted's 2026 total and in the 2026/27 tax year.
Both sales are in the same Vinted report, but in different tax years. One app report can cover parts of two tax years.
Why it matters
- The figure in an app's report will not match your tax year. Do not copy it onto a tax return. Use your own records, split by tax year.
- The app's sales count starts again on 1 January. The trading allowance starts again on 6 April.
- You can be close to an app's limit and far from the allowance, or the other way round. The two are separate. How the Vinted reporting rule works and how the trading allowance works.
Sources
Rules last checked November 2026. This is guidance from HMRC's published rules, not tax advice. If you are unsure, check gov.uk or speak to an accountant.
