People making money from Christmas items urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about earnings

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Lanarkshire residents making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings. ‌

As the festive season approaches, HMRC’s Help for Hustles campaign is reminding anyone earning extra income from activities like making Christmas decorations, upcycling furniture for seasonal sales, or running market stalls, that they will need to tell them if they earn more than £1000. ‌

Kevin Hubbard, HMRC’s director of individuals and small business compliance, said: “Whether you’re making handmade Christmas decorations, selling upcycled furniture, or running a seasonal market stall, it’s important to understand when your festive side hustle becomes taxable trading. ‌

The Lanarkshire Li