I’ve been selling used clothes on Vinted – but will HMRC fine me for unpaid tax? [Video]

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.

Here she gives advice to a reader who has been earning a few extra pounds by selling goods online while on maternity leave, but is now worried the tax man will be coming after her.

Q) While I’ve been on maternity leave, I’ve been selling lots of secondhand clothes on apps like Vinted, as well as personalised knitwear and crocheted toys via my Etsy shop.

I don’t make loads of money, but it’s great to be adding a little extra to the household pot while looking after my newborn.

I’ve never filled in a tax return – I wouldn’t know where to start – but after reports about HMRC checking up on Vinted sellers, I’m worried I’m going to get fined.

How can I ensure I don’t get caught out?

Dorothy, via …