UC & Ebay Sales Declaration Query

TimeLord1

Take your parts to CEX or Cash Converters first to see what they offer if you're not worried about making money.

HillStreetBlues

Spoonie_Turtle said:

I'm confused.  Why did you declare money from selling on eBay, if it was unwanted personal possessions?  Did it take your capital (or increase your capital) above £6,000?  Even if that were the case, it sounds like you reported it as income for them to be saying you were self-employed.

I agree, check if it's classed as SE, if just selling personal items then stay shtum.

TELLIT01

HillStreetBlues said:

Spoonie_Turtle said:

I'm confused.  Why did you declare money from selling on eBay, if it was unwanted personal possessions?  Did it take your capital (or increase your capital) above £6,000?  Even if that were the case, it sounds like you reported it as income for them to be saying you were self-employed.

I agree, check if it's classed as SE, if just selling personal items then stay shtum.

I don't think it's as simple as staying shtum.  If HMRC systems are flagged on the DWP systems, DWP is going to ask questions.  If the person involved can show they are just from the sale of personal items there shouldn't be an issue.  The situation the OP is in may be something of a grey area.  They bought items and then sold them on.  Could they really say they bought 10 'widgets' for their own use if they could only need one or two, and then sold the others on?  That's a genuine question on my part.  I don't know the answer.  Similarly, if they bought a load of components, built a computer and sold it on?