Stuart · Tax Guide 2025/26
Stuart couriers: every expense you can claim in 2026.
Stuart reports your earnings to HMRC. GigShield tracks every delivery mile at 45p/mile and documents every deductible expense — so you only pay tax on what you actually keep.
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120 miles/wk
Average Stuart courier distance per week
£2,808
Annual mileage deduction at 120 miles/week, 45p/mile
£562
Tax saved at 20% basic rate on £2,808 of deductions
Everything a Stuart courier can claim
Most workers miss at least half of these.
How much are you leaving unclaimed?
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£3,510
Annual mileage deduction
£702
Tax saved (20% basic rate)
How GigShield works for Stuart workers
- 1
Log your Stuart delivery miles
Add trips manually or connect your Stuart account. GigShield applies the HMRC 45p/mile rate to every delivery — including for cyclists, who can claim the same rate.
- 2
Track equipment and running costs
Photograph receipts for your delivery bag, helmet, phone mount, and bike or vehicle costs. GigShield stores them and deducts the correct amounts.
- 3
Export for self-assessment or file via MTD
Download an HMRC-ready expense report for your accountant, or use GigShield's MTD submission to file quarterly automatically.
Important — HMRC
Stuart treats its couriers as self-employed contractors, and your earnings are subject to self-assessment. Under DAC7 platform reporting rules effective from 2025, Stuart is required to share your annual earnings data with HMRC. That means HMRC already has your income figure — your documented expenses are what reduce your taxable profit. GigShield builds that record automatically as you work.
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