Hundreds of thousands of Britons face potential penalties from HMRC connected to their social media activities. An increasing number of people are generating 'side hustle' income through platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, but they could easily breach tax regulations.

Many individuals earning money from social media fail to consider potential tax complications - they might not contemplate tax obligations whatsoever. Additional income could render someone liable for tax if they exceed the £1,000 annual personal allowance threshold, reports Birmingham Live .

HMRC will inevitably pursue those who fail to pay what they owe. Individuals surpassing the earnings threshold must submit a tax return by January 2026.

Mitch Hahn, CEO of specialist influencer accountants at Nordens, said: "If

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