Is Spread Betting Really Tax-Free in the UK? HMRC Just Updated Their Guidance

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Sponsored by Pepperstone 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 futuresThe myth of “if it’s your main income, you’ll be taxed”What HMRC now says about professional gamblersWhy 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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