Driving for Uber, Bolt or as a taxi driver makes you self-employed. You're taxed on your profit — fares and tips minus allowable costs like fuel, insurance, licensing and platform fees.
Mileage can often be claimed at HMRC's flat rate instead of actual running costs — whichever suits you better.
Fuel or mileage, insurance, licensing, MOT and servicing, phone, and platform service fees — anything used wholly for driving.
On your profit — income minus allowable expenses. You pay income tax above your personal allowance, plus Class 4 National Insurance on profit above the threshold.
Costs incurred wholly for your work — tools, materials, travel, phone, insurance and more. Keeping them recorded reduces your taxable profit.
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