Uber Eats Tax Calculator 2026
Instantly calculate your estimated Income Tax and National Insurance for Uber Eats earnings. A free UK self-assessment tool for delivery couriers and drivers.
Courier Tax Projection
Enter your earnings and expenses to estimate your tax bill
Your total gross delivery fees and tips received before any expenses.
Vehicle costs, phone bills, equipment, or mileage claims (45p/25p per mile).
Income from other jobs or pensions. Leave as 0 if Uber Eats is your only income.
Your Courier Tax Estimate
Income Tax, National Insurance, and Net Profit
Enter your earnings and expenses above and click Calculate Tax to reveal your self-assessment projection.
Tax Bands & NI Rates 2025/26
Quickly reference the Income Tax bands and Class 4 National Insurance rates for self-employed couriers in the UK for the current tax year.
| Profit / Income Band | Income Tax Rate | Class 4 NI Rate |
|---|---|---|
| £0 – £12,570 | 0% (Personal Allowance) | 0% |
| £12,571 – £50,270 | 20% (Basic Rate) | 6% |
| £50,271 – £125,140 | 40% (Higher Rate) | 2% |
| Over £125,140 | 45% (Additional Rate) | 2% |
Courier Tax & Self Assessment FAQ
Everything you need to know about filing taxes as an Uber Eats courier, claiming expenses, and understanding your National Insurance obligations.
Yes. In the UK, Uber Eats couriers are classified as self-employed (sole traders). You must register for Self Assessment with HMRC and pay Income Tax and National Insurance on your profits (earnings minus allowable expenses).
You can claim allowable business expenses such as vehicle costs (fuel, maintenance, insurance, MOT), phone bills (proportion of business use), hot bags, and protective gear. Alternatively, you can use HMRC’s ‘simplified expenses’ mileage rates (e.g., 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles).
The Trading Allowance allows you to earn up to £1,000 in gross income per tax year tax-free without registering for Self Assessment. If your earnings exceed £1,000, you must register, but you can choose to deduct the £1,000 allowance instead of actual expenses if that is more beneficial.
Self-employed couriers typically pay Class 4 National Insurance. For the 2025/26 tax year, the rate is 6% on profits between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on profits above £50,270. Class 2 National Insurance has been largely abolished for most self-employed individuals.
The UK tax year runs from April 6th to April 5th. You must file your online Self Assessment tax return by January 31st following the end of the tax year. Any tax owed is also due by this date. Payments on Account may be required if your bill is over £1,000.
Yes, this is known as ‘simplified expenses’. You can claim 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in the tax year, and 25p per mile thereafter. If you use this method, you cannot claim separate costs for fuel, repairs, or insurance, but you can still claim for phone costs and equipment.