Gophr · Tax Guide 2025/26

Gophr couriers: claim back every penny in 2026.

Gophr reports your earnings to HMRC. GigShield logs every delivery mile at 45p/mile and records every deductible expense — so your tax bill is as low as it should be.

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150 miles/wk

Average Gophr courier distance per week

£3,510

Annual mileage deduction at 150 miles/week, 45p/mile

£702

Tax saved at 20% basic rate on £3,510 of deductions

Everything a Gophr courier can claim

Most workers miss at least half of these.

Mileage to/from every delivery45p/mile, first 10,000 miles
Insulated delivery bag or cargo boxpurchase + replacement
Thermal clothing and waterproofsused for deliveries
Helmet and hi-vis gearcyclists and motorcyclists
Phone mount / holder
Portion of phone bill% used for deliveries
Bike maintenance and repairscyclists and cargo bike riders
Motorcycle insurance (business proportion)motorcycle couriers
Fuel (motorcycle or van)only if NOT using mileage rate
Parking fees during deliveries
Congestion charge / ULEZ during shifts
Personal food and drinkNOT claimable
Fines or penalty charge noticesNOT claimable
Non-work clothingNOT claimable

How much are you leaving unclaimed?

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Miles per week150 miles

£3,510

Annual mileage deduction

£702

Tax saved (20% basic rate)

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How GigShield works for Gophr workers

  1. 1

    Log every Gophr delivery mile

    Add delivery trips manually or connect your Gophr account. GigShield applies the HMRC 45p/mile rate — whether you're on a bicycle, motorcycle, or in a van.

  2. 2

    Track gear, insurance, and running costs

    Photograph receipts for your delivery bag, protective gear, phone holder, and vehicle costs. GigShield stores everything and calculates the right deductions.

  3. 3

    Export for self-assessment or file via MTD

    Download an HMRC-ready expense summary for your accountant, or let GigShield submit your Making Tax Digital quarterly updates automatically.

Important — HMRC

Gophr treats its couriers as self-employed contractors. Under DAC7 platform reporting rules effective from 2025, Gophr is required to report your annual earnings to HMRC — the same rules that apply to Uber, Deliveroo, and other major gig platforms. HMRC will know your gross income. Your documented expenses are what reduce your taxable profit. GigShield creates that record automatically so you're always protected.

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