Taxes 2026? How to declare your Vinted income [Complete guide]

Participating in the collaborative economy through online selling platforms has become a habit for millions of French people. With its 23 million active members in France and 16.6 million monthly visitors in the first quarter of 2024, Vinted has established itself as a major player in the second-hand market. This platform, created in 2008 in Vilnius, recorded a revenue of 596.3 million euros in 2023, becoming profitable for the first time. But what are the tax implications for Vinties? Do you need to declare your income from Vinted to the tax authorities in 2026? The rules have evolved and deserve clarification to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

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When do you need to declare your sales on Vinted to the tax authorities?

The thresholds triggering the declaration obligation

The declaration of income from Vinted becomes mandatory as soon as your transactions reach 2,000 euros in a year or if you conduct more than 30 annual transactions. These thresholds are not specific to Vinted but also apply to other peer-to-peer selling platforms like Leboncoin or eBay. After selling my vintage clothing collection last year, I had to familiarize myself with these rules stemming from the European directive DAC-7, which now regulates the taxation of digital platforms.

The summary provided by Vinted

To facilitate your processes, Vinted is required to send a summary detailing the gross amounts received in the previous year before January 31. This document is crucial for your income tax declaration. You can also find this information directly in the app under the “your wallet” section and then “income.” This is a feature I consistently use to track my regular sales. Note that Vinted automatically reports to the tax authorities users exceeding the established thresholds, making transparency essential.

Not everything needs to be declared

The good news? The sale of personal second-hand items is generally not taxable, even if it must be declared beyond the mentioned thresholds. Certain types of goods even benefit from a total exemption regardless of their amount:

• Furniture and equipment for the bedroom or living room
• Household appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, etc.)
• Cars and other vehicles
• Items valued at less than 5,000 euros

From what amount will you pay taxes on your Vinted sales?

The criteria for taxing peer-to-peer sales

Taxation does not apply automatically. Two main cases trigger the obligation to pay taxes on your income generated via Vinted:

1. If the sale amount of an item exceeds 5,000 euros
2. If you make a profit (selling price higher than purchase price)

In these situations, the gains from your transactions will be subject to the capital gains tax regime at a rate of 19%. By reselling items purchased specifically to sell them at a higher price, I learned that it’s important to be vigilant about this fundamental distinction.

Key Points	Practical Details
Declaration thresholds for Vinted sales	Mandatory declaration from 2,000€ annually or more than 30 transactions.
Exemption for personal items	Sales of personal items without profit are not taxable despite the declaration obligation.
Specific taxation cases	Pay taxes only on sales exceeding 5,000€ or making a profit.
Applicable tax rate	Capital gains are taxed at 19% for occasional sales with profit.
Risk of commercial reclassification	A regular buy-sell activity may be considered commercial with different taxation.
Platform obligations	Vinted provides an annual summary and automatically reports users exceeding thresholds.

Type of sale	Declaration obligation	Taxation
Sale of personal items without profit	Yes, if >2000€ or >30 transactions	Not taxable
Sale with profit	Yes, from the first euro	Taxable at 19%
Sale of item >5000€	Yes, systematically	Taxable at 19%

Each has their own rate

The tax authorities apply different rules depending on the nature of your supplementary income. An occasional sale of personal items will be treated differently from a regular activity resembling commerce. The frequency, volume, and nature of your transactions are closely scrutinized. By multiplying the buy-sell of branded clothing with a margin, you risk shifting towards a qualification of taxable commercial activity under the micro-entrepreneur regime, with very different rates.

• Occasional sale without profit: not taxable
• Capital gains on valuable items: 19% + social contributions
• Regular commercial activity: progressive income tax scale

Penalties for non-declaration

Neglecting your declaration obligations can be costly. The voluntary concealment of income from collaborative platforms leads to a 40% increase for “deliberate non-compliance.” This penalty can even rise to 80% “in the case of fraudulent maneuvering.” Given the automation of information exchanges between platforms and tax authorities, transparency remains your best ally to avoid these severe penalties.

How to properly declare your Vinted income to the tax authorities?

Practical declaration methods

To declare your supplementary income generated on selling platforms, use the 2042-C-PRO form during your annual declaration. The declaration campaign for income tax 2026 (for 2025 income) opens on April 10. Note the deadlines according to your department of residence:

• May 22: departments 01 to 19
• May 28: departments 20 to 54
• June 5: departments 55 to 976 and non-residents

Keep the summaries provided by Vinted safe; they are valuable proof in case of a tax audit.

Specific cases on other platforms

The collaborative economy extends well beyond Vinted, with specific rules for each type of service:

1. Carpooling (BlaBlacar): exemption if simply sharing costs, taxation from the first profit
2. Vehicle rentals (OuiCar): income to declare from the first euro, but exempt under 305 euros annually
3. Seasonal rentals (Airbnb): exemption up to 760 euros per year but declaration mandatory
4. Paid services (gardening, pet sitting): taxable from the first euro

Simplified processes

The declaration of income from the gig economy has been significantly simplified. The online procedure on impots.gouv.fr is intuitive, and platforms generally provide all necessary information. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to consult the tax website or contact the helpline. Over the years, I’ve found that transparency and anticipation remain the best approaches for a smooth relationship with the tax authorities.