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Originally Posted by james_112233 (Post 1257445)

This new N.I attached to each account will catch those people out now and make it near impossible for them to carry on.

Originally Posted by Iron_chin (Post 1257563)

So is there any definitive answer yet on weather we should upload original or ⊗⊗⊗⊗ NI numbers? My deadline is fast approaching.

Originally Posted by BeachedHead (Post 1257569)

Do you mean, 'has someone else done it so I can make a decision based on them being braver than me and doing it first?'

No, some have used hooky numbers, some have used genuine, some have put accounts on holiday mode to buy some time.

At present eBay are not verifying the NI numbers, however than can change at anytime, could be a few weeks, could be a year, could be never.

No one knows, all we know is what what we already know. Your payouts will stop during the day of your deadline date. You can still sell, but you can't withdraw nor can you spend the money on eBay. You can still buy postage for items sold.

Originally Posted by Iron_chin (Post 1257611)

I actually did it before most people so not a question of bravery. However eBay have seemed to ask me again 🤷

Originally Posted by BeachedHead (Post 1257661)

Did you change from personal to business account?

Originally Posted by Iron_chin (Post 1257673)

Yep. The order of things was

Give us your ni number

Uploaded ⊗⊗⊗⊗ ni number

Then asked to upgrade to business.

Upgraded to business

Now asking for ni number again.

Originally Posted by BeachedHead (Post 1257434)

I've heard this before regarding the bigger fish, but when you come close or exceed the VAT threshold on eBay you have to enter in your VAT registration number otherwise your selling gets stopped. It's been this case for around 4-5 years. So this area has already been monitored and regulated for a long time.

I do agree, its too much work but that is why the mandatory NI number request is done, so it can be all done by computer. It MAY go something like this,

Send letter of undeclared income = no response, send fine letter = no response = investigation.

It 'may', it also may not be anything and all just a scare tactic :)

Using a hooky NI number can do one of two things imo, put your into the 'too much work' zone, or put you on the radar of supplying an incorrect number thus further investigation.

Originally Posted by paulfoltyn (Post 1258141)

Good luck tracking down somebody whose completely stealth

Originally Posted by paulfoltyn (Post 1258141)

Good luck tracking down somebody whose completely stealth