Is Spread Betting Really Tax-Free in the UK? HMRC Just Updated Their Guidance
- E199
- 12:27
- October 3rd 2025
UK traders — this one’s for you.
Is spread betting truly tax-free? What if it’s your only income? What if you’re making serious money from it?
In this episode, I break down the latest 2025 HMRC updates on spread betting and taxation, including some surprising clarifications buried in their official guidance.
You’ll discover:
- Why spread bets are treated differently from CFDs and futures
- The myth of “if it’s your main income, you’ll be taxed”
- What HMRC now says about professional gamblers
- Why UK traders might have the best deal in the world (for now)
Plus: A full blog post with links to the official guidance is available at TradersMastermind.com
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