Regulations on ebay income of personal items?

[evans-margo]

Due to financial issues I started selling personal and family items. All given to me from family members, I have purchased nothing for resale. Is this considered  income? Since we already paid for the items, including taxes at original purchase.

I would really like to know how to handle this. Unlike other retailers they write off the cost of the items.

Is there anything I should know that will be helpful for my taxes?

Thanks

Margo

[TurboTaxJennifer]

There's no need to include that income on your tax return. You weren't operating a business and expecting a profit.