People who have been earning extra this Christmas have been reminded of the rules

Anyone who has received extra cash in the lead-up to Christmas might need to check that they don't owe any money to HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ). Failing to pay your tax can lead to demands and the threat of legal action to recover what is owed.

According to Finder , two to five Brits (39%) have a side hustle that they run alongside their main employment, helping to bring in an additional source of income in 2025. The average income from side hustles varies from around £210 a week (roughly £914 a month), which might put people in a situation where they need to contact the tax office.

"Set up a side hustle this festive season?", a spokesperson for HMRC said in a recent post on X. "We’re here to h

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