HMRC have issued two one-to-many letters covering those they believe are trading and have taxable income connected with online marketplaces or online content creation.
These letters request that potential taxpayers should:
- Complete a ‘Certificate of tax position’ within 30 days which requires the taxpayer to confirm that either:
- They will bring their tax affairs up to date.
- Their tax affairs are up to date.
- Their income has not been declared.
- Submit a Notification of Intent to disclose any income which has been previously undeclared using HMRC’s Digital Disclosure Service.
These letters form part of a campaign that includes several departments within HMRC and will continue throughout the coming year.
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Making a disclosure (Digital Disclosure Service)
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External links
Income you have earned from Online Marketplace sales
Income you have earned from creating content on digital platforms
CIOT guidance on completing Certificates of Tax Positions (offshore assets income or gains)
Further CIOT guidance on completing Certificates of Tax Position (UK property interest)
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