Side Hustles - Minimising the Tax
This PDF Special Report covers the tax implications of making money in addition to your main source of income. Commonly known as a “side hustle”, extra income can come from a range of sources, from selling goods on eBay to letting out part of your home. You will need to consider the tax, and potentially NI, for all these activities. In this Special Report we cover the key points for you so you will know exactly where you stand.
It’s no secret that the last five years have been turbulent, with global events having a significant impact on household budgets. Inflation may have returned to normal levels, but prices won’t fall - they’re just increasing at a lower rate. Many people have decided to find ways of increasing funds as a result, perhaps taking a second job or starting a small business, letting rooms to lodgers or short-term occupiers, or cashing in investments. The media made a big fuss, saying that HMRC would be out to get people selling things on the electronic market, after new information sharing legislation was passed. However, much of the reporting is misinformed. This Special Report covers the most common ways of raising extra cash, and explains the tax consequences (where any apply) concisely.
This Special Report covers in detail:
- Myth busting on what is taxable and what isn’t
- Whether the side hustle is a self-employment
- If capital gains tax is due
- Avoiding problems with second jobs
- Letting space in your home
- Correctly treating the disposal of cryptoassets
We've created this Special Report especially for everyone who makes money from secondary incomes that wants to:
- Minimise the amount of tax payable
- Find out what is taxable
- Make money by letting space in their home
| Type of product | |
|---|---|
| Identifier (EAN / ISSN / Action Code) | 9781911744542 |
| Availability | In stock |
| Publisher | Lefebvre UK |
| Publication Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
Table of contents
1. Myth busting: what is taxable and what isn’t?
1.1. I’ve sold personal items online - do I need to report this?
1.2. I’ve taken on a second job - how does the tax and NI work?
1.3. I’ve started a “side hustle” - is this a problem?
1.4. I get paid for content I post online, what’s my position?
1.5. What if I let out space in my home?
1.6. I make a regular income from gambling - is this taxable?
1.7. What about cryptoassets, spread betting, etc?
2. Side hustles: what to do if self-employed
2.1. Does what I’m doing count as a trading business?
2.2. Why would I want to argue that a trade exists?
2.3. Is there a test to see if I’m trading?
2.4. I want to start trading - what do I need to know?
2.7. Do I need to tell HMRC that I’m in business?
2.8. How is my trading income taxed?
2.9. What can I deduct from income?
2.10. Can I choose the date to which I prepare my business accounts?
2.11. How does this all come together in self-assessment?
2.12. Is there a different way to pay?
3.1. Why would capital gains tax (CGT) be due?
3.3. What if I sell a small piece of my land?
3.4. I have share investments, could I sell these to free up cash?
3.6. Can I offset losses against income?
4.1. How will PAYE apply to a second job?
4.2. How can I avoid problems?
4.3. My codes look fine - is that all I need to worry about?
4.4. How do I work out my annual maximum and check for any overpayment?
5. Making money by letting space at home
5.1. What tax breaks are available if I let a room to a lodger?
5.2. Is the £7,500 per person or per property?
5.3. Can I have more than one tenant?
5.4. Do I have to live in the property?
6.1. How are cryptoassets treated by HMRC?
6.2. What counts as a disposal?
6.3. Are any expenses deductible?
6.5. What about fees for mining?