Uber · Tax Guide 2025/26
Uber drivers: claim back thousands in expenses in 2026.
Uber already told HMRC what you earned. GigShield makes sure HMRC also knows what you spent — so you only pay tax on what you actually keep.
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250 miles/wk
Average Uber driver distance per week
£5,850
Annual mileage deduction at 250 miles/week, 45p/mile
£1,170
Tax saved at 20% basic rate on £5,850 of deductions
Every expense an Uber driver 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 Uber workers
- 1
Log your trips or connect your Uber account
Add trips manually or connect your Uber driver account — GigShield pulls your fare history and calculates mileage deductions automatically.
- 2
Every expense calculated in real time
Mileage at 45p/mile, receipts scanned and categorised, ULEZ charges logged. Your tax position updates as you go.
- 3
Export for self-assessment or file direct
Download an HMRC-ready expense summary for your accountant, or let GigShield handle your MTD quarterly submissions automatically.
Important — HMRC
Uber shares your annual earnings with HMRC under DAC7 platform reporting rules, effective from 2025. HMRC receives your gross income figure. GigShield ensures your business expenses are documented and matched against that income — reducing your taxable profit to what you actually kept.
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