Areas of Expertise
HMRC Self Assessment
Filing deadlines, penalties, payment on account, and how to appeal late filing fines.
Gig Worker Tax
Tax obligations for Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Amazon Flex, Just Eat, and Bolt Food drivers in the UK.
Mileage & Expenses
HMRC approved mileage rates — 45p/mile for cars, 20p/mile for bicycles — and allowable expense claims.
National Insurance
Class 4 NI at 6% (£12,570–£50,270) and 2% above. Class 2 NI abolished from April 2024.
VAT Registration
£90,000 VAT threshold for self-employed workers, voluntary registration, and flat rate scheme.
Trading Allowance
£1,000 trading allowance for gig workers and the interaction with Self Assessment filing requirements.
Editorial Methodology
How Ethan Researches Each Guide
- Primary source check — GOV.UK, HMRC.gov.uk, and official HMRC guidance documents
- Cross-reference with current tax year rates (Personal Allowance £12,570, Class 4 NI 6%, mileage 45p/mile)
- Verify any legislative changes — e.g. Class 2 NI abolition April 2024, VAT threshold £90,000
- Write answer-first content so gig workers get the key number or rule in the first paragraph
- Update each guide when HMRC publishes new rates or policy changes
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About UKGigTax
UKGigTax provides free, accurate tax calculators and guides for UK gig economy workers. All content is written by Ethan Blake and verified against current HMRC publications. UKGigTax is not a registered tax adviser — content is for informational purposes only. For personal tax advice, consult a qualified accountant or HMRC directly.
Corrections policy: If you spot an error in any guide, please contact UKGigTax. We update all figures within 48 hours of confirmed HMRC rate changes. All guides display a "Last updated" date at the top.