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Hobby or Trade? HMRC's 'Badges of Trade' Test Explained (2026)

How HMRC's common-law 'badges of trade' test decides whether an activity is a taxable trade or a tax-free hobby, how it interacts with the £1,000 trading allowance, and two contrasting worked scenarios.

Emma Clarke24 Jul 20269 min read

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Hobby or Trade? The £1,000 Trading Allowance and HMRC's Badges of Trade 2026

How HMRC decides whether your Etsy shop, eBay reselling or content creation is a taxable trade or a tax-free hobby, and how the £1,000 trading allowance works in 2026/27.

Emma Clarke1 Jul 20266 min read

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