Accounting Support for UK Taxi & Private Hire Drivers
Whether you drive for Uber, Bolt, FreeNow, a local private hire operator, or operate a licensed hackney carriage, Taxnex can help organise platform statements, mileage and vehicle-cost records, and information needed for tax and licensing checks.
Why Drivers Choose Taxnex
- Platform Summaries: We can use monthly or annual Uber/Bolt summaries to help reconcile gross fares, service fees, airport tolls, and tips from the information supplied.
- Mileage vs Actual Vehicle Expenses: For 2026/27, the simplified mileage rate for eligible cars and goods vehicles is 55p for the first 10,000 business miles and 25p thereafter. Cars designed for commercial use, including black cabs, are excluded from simplified mileage, so actual-cost records may be needed. The applicable method depends on HMRC rules and vehicle use.
- Council Licensing Tax Checks: We guide you through the mandatory HMRC tax check conditionality required to renew your private hire or taxi driver licence.
- Clear Scope: Receive a tailored quotation and confirmation of the information required before work begins.
Complete Expense Checklist for Private Hire & Taxi Drivers
| Expense Category | What You Can Claim | Key Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Running Costs | Fuel, charging, MOT, servicing, tyres, brakes, car washes, dashcam. | Claimable if using actual expense method; must apportion for private use. |
| Insurance & Licensing | Hire & Reward insurance, council badge fees, medical checks, DBS checks. | Allowable as direct business trading costs. |
| Platform Fees & Charges | Uber/Bolt service commissions, booking fees, airport drop-off fees, tolls. | Fully deductible against gross passenger fares. |
| Equipment & Connectivity | Mobile phone contract, phone mount, charging cables, passenger water/mints. | Business proportion of mobile phone bills is deductible. |
| Vehicle Finance / Lease | Finance interest portion or monthly hire/rental payments. | Capital element of purchase claimed via Capital Allowances. |
Understanding Mandatory HMRC Tax Checks for Licence Renewal
Since April 2022 in England & Wales, licensing authorities (such as TfL and local district councils) require all private hire and taxi drivers to complete an HMRC tax check before renewing their driver licence. Taxnex can help you review relevant filing information and understand the HMRC tax-check process. The issuing of a tax-check code and any licensing decision remain subject to HMRC and the relevant licensing authority.
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