UK Micro Influencers Tax Obligations 2026: DPR, Gifted Products & HMRC Nudge Letters
Last year, a UK lifestyle creator received a £600 espresso machine for a “gifted” Instagram Reel. She posted about it, tagged the brand, and thought nothing more of it. Months later, she realised that £600 wasn’t just a free coffee upgrade. Under HMRC rules, that espresso machine was taxable income. And in 2026, HMRC doesn’t

