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How much to set aside for tax on a UK side hustle: a simple percentage rule, how the bands work, and the one habit that prevents a nasty January tax bill.

How to register as self-employed for a side hustle in the UK: when you need to, the step-by-step HMRC process, your UTR, and the key deadlines for 2026.

Which apps report to HMRC in 2026? Vinted, eBay, Etsy, Depop, Amazon, Airbnb and gig platforms all share seller data under DAC7. Here is what they report and when.

The HMRC 30-item rule explained simply: it is a platform reporting threshold, not a tax-free allowance. Here is what selling 30+ items on eBay or Vinted really means in 2026.

Do you pay tax on Vinted in the UK? The honest 2026 answer: selling your own clothes is not taxable, but trading is. Here is the £1,000 rule and the HMRC reporting facts.

Sole trader vs limited company in the UK and LLC vs sole proprietor in the US, compared for 2026: tax, liability, admin, and when each is worth switching to.

How much you can earn from a side hustle before paying tax in 2026, with clear UK and US sections covering allowances, thresholds, and when to report.

US self-employment tax in 2026 explained for 1099 freelancers: the 15.3% rate, the $400 threshold, quarterly estimated payments, and how much to set aside.

Side hustle tax in the UK for 2026, explained simply: the £1,000 trading allowance, when to register for Self Assessment, the deadlines, and how much tax and National Insurance you pay.