Selling online or gig work? The tax office may see it

Selling on resale apps, driving, delivering, renting a room? Many platforms now share seller earnings with tax authorities.

The simple version

Many countries require platforms to report what sellers and gig workers earn. Selling your own used things at a loss usually isn't taxable. Buying to resell, or regular paid work, usually is. Many countries have a small tax-free allowance for side income — check yours.

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