Uber Driver Tax Guide UK
Complete guide to tax claims, deductions & expenses for UK Uber drivers. Learn what you can claim and save £1,000+ yearly.
What Can Uber Drivers Claim on Taxes?
As a self-employed Uber driver in the UK, you can claim various business expenses to reduce your taxable income:
Mileage & Vehicle Costs
- •Business mileage: 45p per mile (first 10,000 miles), 25p thereafter
- •Vehicle insurance: Business use portion
- •MOT, servicing & repairs: Business portion
- •Vehicle hire/lease payments: If applicable
- •Parking & tolls: When working
Other Business Expenses
- •Uber service fees: Commission paid to Uber
- •Phone bills: Business use portion
- •Cleaning supplies: Car cleaning for passengers
- •Equipment: Phone mount, dash cam, sat nav
- •Accountancy fees: Tax preparation costs
Important: Business Use Only
You can only claim the business-use portion of expenses. For example, if you use your phone 60% for Uber and 40% personal, you can claim 60% of the bill. Keep detailed records!
Do Uber Drivers Pay National Insurance?
Yes! As a self-employed Uber driver, you pay two types of National Insurance:
Class 2 National Insurance
Rate: £3.45 per week (2024/25 tax year)
When you pay: If your profits are £12,570 or more per year
Paid through Self Assessment. No separate payments needed.
Class 4 National Insurance
Rate: 9% on profits between £12,570 and £50,270
Additional rate: 2% on profits above £50,270
Also paid through Self Assessment as part of your tax bill.
Example: If you earn £30,000 in Uber fares and have £8,000 in expenses, your profit is £22,000. Your NI would be approximately: £179 (Class 2) + £850 (Class 4) = £1,029 per year.
Filing Your Uber Driver Tax Return
Key Deadlines
- 5th October: Register for Self Assessment (if starting as new driver)
- 31st January: Online tax return deadline (for previous tax year ending 5th April)
- 31st January & 31st July: Payment deadlines if you pay tax in advance (Payments on Account)
What You Need to File
Income Records
- • Uber earnings statements
- • Weekly/monthly trip summaries
- • Bank statements showing deposits
Expense Records
- • Mileage logs (HMRC-compliant)
- • Receipts for all expenses
- • Vehicle expense records
Mileage Rate vs Actual Expenses: Which is Better?
Simplified Mileage Rate
Best for: Most Uber drivers
If you drive 15,000+ business miles yearly
Actual Expenses
Best for: Lower mileage + expensive car
If you drive less than 10,000 business miles
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