Uber Tax Calculator UK
Estimate your self-assessment income tax and National Insurance as a UK Uber driver. Deduct mileage, Uber fees, phone costs and more to find your real take-home pay.
Uber Tax Calculator UK 2024/25
Enter your earnings and expenses to estimate your tax bill
Total fares collected before Uber’s service fee is deducted
The amount Uber deducts from your fares (typically 20–25%). This is an allowable expense.
Any other self-employed income in the same tax year (Deliveroo, JustEat, etc.)
45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles; 25p thereafter (HMRC AMAP 2024/25)
Enter any salary from a regular job in the same tax year
Gross pension contributions reduce your taxable income
Your Tax Estimate
2024/25 self-assessment estimate
Enter your Uber earnings and expenses, then click Calculate to see your estimated tax bill, National Insurance, and take-home pay.
Uber Tax UK FAQ
Everything UK Uber drivers need to know about self-assessment, expenses, and National Insurance.
Yes. Uber drivers in the UK are classed as self-employed for tax purposes and must register with HMRC and file a Self Assessment tax return each year if earnings exceed £1,000. You pay Income Tax on profits above the Personal Allowance (£12,570 in 2024/25) and Class 4 National Insurance on profits above £12,570.
Allowable expenses include: mileage at HMRC’s approved rate (45p/mile up to 10,000 miles, 25p thereafter), Uber’s service fee, mobile phone costs (business proportion), vehicle insurance (business proportion), vehicle cleaning, water for passengers, accountancy fees, and relevant subscriptions. You cannot claim personal portions of mixed-use expenses.
Personal Allowance: £12,570 (0%). Basic Rate: 20% on income £12,571–£50,270. Higher Rate: 40% on income £50,271–£125,140. Additional Rate: 45% above £125,140. The Personal Allowance tapers by £1 for every £2 earned above £100,000.
Self-employed drivers pay Class 4 NI: 6% on profits between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% above £50,270. Class 2 NI (the flat weekly rate) was abolished from April 2024 for most self-employed individuals, though voluntary contributions can be made to protect your State Pension entitlement.
You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any 12-month period. Most Uber drivers do not reach this threshold. Uber handles VAT on fares directly in most cases. If you are approaching the threshold, seek advice from a qualified accountant.
HMRC’s Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAP) rate for cars is 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a tax year, and 25p per mile thereafter. This covers fuel, wear and tear, insurance, and servicing. You cannot use both the mileage method and claim actual vehicle running costs in the same tax year.
For the 2024/25 tax year (ending 5 April 2025): paper return deadline 31 October 2025; online return deadline 31 January 2026; tax payment deadline 31 January 2026. Payments on Account (advance tax) may also be due on 31 January and 31 July each year if your bill exceeds £1,000.
Yes. HMRC’s £1,000 Trading Allowance lets you deduct £1,000 from gross income instead of claiming actual expenses. This is only beneficial if your total business expenses are less than £1,000. Most Uber drivers have mileage costs alone well above this figure, so claiming actual expenses is almost always more tax-efficient.