Uber driver tax specialists
Expense Deductions
Review vehicle costs, platform fees and other business expenses with evidence for the claim and checks against double counting.
Expense Deductions: What You Need to Know
We review the business purpose, records and tax treatment of your driver expenses. The aim is a supported claim with no duplicate costs, rather than a promised saving based on an unseen return.
The indicative £100–£250 review range depends on the records and work required. Your fixed quote identifies the period reviewed and whether any follow-up or bookkeeping is included.
Vehicle-cost review
Separate the mileage method from actual costs and purchase treatment.
Business-use evidence
Document the basis for mixed-use phone, vehicle and other costs.
Clear exceptions
Flag penalties, private spending and uncertain costs for review.
Expense Deductions Pricing Guide
Fees vary depending on service, complexity, and income patterns. Below are indicative fee ranges in GBP. Your written quote confirms the scope, total fee, VAT treatment, reporting periods and exclusions.
Expense Deductions Review£100–£250
Comprehensive expense analysis and planning
Quarterly consultation
Indicative guide only. The written quote confirms the scope, total fee, VAT treatment, reporting periods and any additional work.
Fees can be spread over monthly payments by agreement, making professional tax support accessible alongside your regular driving expenses.
How the Process Works
Gather the evidence
Provide invoices, journey records and previous vehicle claims.
Review the treatment
Identify business proportions and method restrictions.
Prepare the schedule
Record the basis for each claim and outstanding questions.
Driver guidance
Understanding Expense Deductions
How Expense Deductions Actually Works
The allowable expenses guide gives a category checklist. A receipt proves payment but does not prove that the full amount is business expenditure.
With simplified mileage, vehicle buying and running costs are already covered. Under actual costs, private use must be considered and a car purchase generally requires capital-allowance analysis. Accounting depreciation and entire finance repayments are not automatically tax deductions.
Keep platform fees alongside the income reconciliation. Deducting fees again from a payout already net of those charges can understate profit. See how to reconcile platform income.
For insurance and finance documents, use the vehicle-cost checklist. If you are considering an electric car, review the EV guide before signing.
Is Expense Deductions Right for You?
This service may be useful if you need help with:
- Checking unfamiliar or mixed-use costs
- Reviewing a vehicle purchase or finance agreement
- Preparing records before the annual return
An initial consultation is always the right starting point. Your accountant will review your income sources, mileage records, and expense patterns, and give you clear recommendations tailored to your situation.
Points to check before you proceed
Ordinary meals and personal clothing do not become allowable solely because they are bought during a shift.
Fines and penalties should be kept separate from legitimate business parking and road charges.
Worked Examples
Illustration: a mixed-use phone
If a supported review establishes 60% business use on a £40 monthly bill, the business share is £24 for that month. The percentage needs evidence; this is not a standard allowance for every driver.
Expense Deductions FAQs
Can I claim fuel and mileage together?
Not for the same vehicle costs under simplified mileage. The flat amount already covers fuel, insurance, repairs and other buying and running costs. Actual costs are a different method, subject to business use and the applicable rules.
Are phone bills allowable?
The supported business portion can be deductible. Keep the bill and a reasonable explanation of the business share for a mixed-use phone.
Are parking fines deductible?
Fines and penalties are not ordinary allowable business parking costs. Keep legitimate business parking and charging-zone payments separate from penalties.
What is included in the quote?
The written quote confirms the work, reporting periods, total fee, VAT treatment and exclusions before you proceed. Annual Self Assessment, bookkeeping, software, VAT returns, MTD quarterly updates and enquiry work can have different scopes.
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Preetesh Parmar, FCCA
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Remote Expense Deductions Support by Area
We handle expense deductions for drivers across 7 UK city catchments, and the whole UK by remote engagement from our Stanmore base.