Uber Tax Calculator
Estimate UK tax + NI for Uber, Bolt, Lyft and other rideshare drivers for 2025/26. Mileage at 45p/mile is usually your biggest deduction.
Your year
Driver Self Assessment from £79
We file Uber/Bolt drivers' SAs every January, applying mileage at 45p/mile and finding every allowable expense.
Are Uber drivers self-employed for tax?
Yes — for tax purposes, drivers on Uber, Bolt, FreeNow and most rideshare platforms are self-employed. (Their employment-rights status is a separate legal matter; the tax treatment is unchanged: file Self Assessment, pay income tax + Class 4 NI on profits.)
Same applies to Deliveroo / Just Eat / Stuart couriers and most gig-economy work.
How rideshare driver tax is calculated
Two methods for vehicle expenses — pick whichever saves more:
| Method | What you claim | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Simplified (mileage) | 45p/mile up to 10,000 then 25p | Most drivers — easier admin |
| Actual costs | % business use of fuel + insurance + MOT + tax + repairs + capital allowance on the car | High-mileage drivers with new/expensive vehicles |
You can't mix the methods within a year. Once chosen, you generally stick with it for that vehicle.
When to file
Standard Self Assessment rules apply: register by 5 October following the first tax year you earned, file by 31 January.
Uber and Bolt provide annual statements showing total earnings — these are reported to HMRC under DAC7 from 2024 onwards, so make sure your declaration matches.
Driver tax-saving expenses
- Phone bill — % of business use, deductible
- Parking while on shift
- Cleaning the car for hygiene/passenger comfort
- Insurance excess on business-related claims
- Music/streaming if used during shifts (% business)
- Hands-free kit, dashcam, sat-nav equipment costs
- Use of home for paperwork, banking
- Pension contributions — full tax relief at marginal rate
What this calculator does and doesn't do
- HMRC simplified vehicle expenses: 45p/mile up to 10,000 business miles, 25p/mile above
- Alternative: actual costs (fuel, insurance, MOT, capital allowances) — usually less than mileage rate
- Phone, parking, insurance excess, car-cleaning all deductible separately
- Class 4 NI: 6% £12,570–£50,270, 2% above
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