TaskRabbit · Tax Guide 2025/26
TaskRabbit Taskers: every expense you can claim in 2026.
Most Taskers leave money on the table at tax time. GigShield tracks your tools, travel, and equipment costs automatically — so your tax bill reflects what you actually kept.
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£1,200/yr
Estimated tool and equipment expenses for an active Tasker
£240
Tax saved at 20% basic rate on £1,200 of equipment deductions
45p/mile
HMRC approved mileage rate for travel to client jobs
Every expense a TaskRabbit Tasker can claim
Most workers miss at least half of these.
How much are you leaving unclaimed?
Drag the slider to see your estimated annual mileage deduction.
£3,510
Annual mileage deduction
£702
Tax saved (20% basic rate)
How GigShield works for TaskRabbit workers
- 1
Log every job and the travel to reach it
Add your mileage to each TaskRabbit job manually or use GigShield's trip tracker. At 45p/mile, regular client travel adds up quickly.
- 2
Photograph tool and equipment receipts
GigShield Pro's AI receipt scanner reads your receipts and categorises them automatically. Every tool purchase, supply run, and insurance payment is stored and linked to your tax records.
- 3
File self-assessment or submit MTD quarterly
Download an HMRC-ready expense report for your accountant, or let GigShield handle your Making Tax Digital quarterly submissions automatically.
Important — HMRC
TaskRabbit treats Taskers as self-employed — you are responsible for declaring your income to HMRC and paying any tax owed. Under DAC7 platform reporting rules effective from 2025, TaskRabbit is required to share your annual earnings data with HMRC. The good news: every documented expense reduces your taxable profit. GigShield builds that record automatically so nothing slips through at year end.
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