Based on our own recent projects, a self assessment tax return prepared by accountants for Uber drivers with straightforward income and reasonable records typically costs somewhere between £200 and £350 a year. Drivers with messier records, multiple vehicles, or income from more than one platform tend to sit toward the higher end of that range, and VAT-registered drivers pay more once quarterly VAT returns are added to the invoices we issue.

This is a rough guide only. The actual cost varies depending on your income, how tidy your financial records are, whether you are VAT registered, and how many separate earnings streams you have. We will always give you a fixed, upfront quote before any work begins, so you know exactly what you will pay and why.

The New 55p Mileage Rate For The 2026/27 Tax Year

From 6 April 2026, HMRC's simplified mileage rate for cars and vans increased from 45p to 55p per business mile for the first 10,000 miles, then drops to 25p per mile after that. At 8,000 eligible business miles, that works out at roughly 4,400 pounds of allowable vehicle expenses for the year, a meaningful jump from the old rate and a good reason to review your expense tracking.

We help you decide whether the simplified mileage rate or actual vehicle expenses, including fuel costs, repairs, tyres, vehicle insurance and vehicle finance, gives you a better result. You cannot mix both methods for the same car, so getting this choice right matters for tax purposes.

Working Out Which Miles Actually Count As Business Mileage

Driving to pick up a passenger, positioning between jobs, and airport runs all normally count as business mileage. Your regular commute from home to where you start your shift usually does not count for business purposes.

We help you keep an accurate mileage log, whether that is a simple spreadsheet or a mileage app, so your claim holds up if HMRC ever asks questions. Good records protect you and reduce your risk of HMRC penalties down the line.

Most individual Uber drivers stay below the VAT threshold, but it helps to know the rules before you get close to it, especially with fluctuating income from week to week. Once your rolling twelve-month turnover approaches the threshold, VAT registration becomes compulsory, and Uber's own commission structure can complicate how VAT is calculated for private hire work.

We monitor your turnover throughout the year and tell you well before you need to register, not after. If you do need to register, our accountants handle the registration and your ongoing VAT returns for you, so you stay compliant without the guesswork.

Alongside self assessment, our accountants offer a comprehensive range of accounting services built specifically for taxi drivers and Uber drivers. That includes ongoing bookkeeping services, VAT services, payroll if you employ anyone, and tax planning for Uber drivers thinking about a limited company.

We also provide HMRC compliance support if you are ever contacted about your tax returns, and we can help you forecast your tax bill so nothing catches you out. As expert accountants who focus specifically on the driving trade, our accountants understand Uber statements, platform deductions, and multi-platform earnings better than a generalist accounting practice would. Compliance is not an afterthought for us; it is the starting point for every deduction and every claim our accountants make on your behalf.

Our accountants file everything directly with HMRC once you have approved your figures, and we keep a copy of every submission for your own records. If you drive a vehicle that needs regular vehicle maintenance and repairs, our accountants can also help you plan for those costs alongside your other business services, so cash flow never catches you out mid-year.

If you want straightforward, fairly priced accountants who understand Uber and private hire driving, we would like to work with you. We already support Uber drivers in cities across the UK, from full-time Uber drivers to part-time Uber drivers juggling a second job, and we would be glad to add you to that list.

Getting compliance right from day one is far easier than fixing it later, and it is far cheaper than forgetting something you could legally deduct or filing a rushed claim. Get in touch with Vexo Accounting today for a free, no-obligation quote on your self assessment tax return, your bookkeeping services, our wider tax services, or our full range of accounting services, wherever Uber drivers across the UK are based. Your expenses, your compliance, and your tax returns, sorted properly, by accountants who actually understand Uber driving.