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Guides for taxi drivers

Plain-English guides on Self Assessment, Making Tax Digital, expenses and record keeping — written for drivers, not accountants.

Taxi DriversJuly 2026 · 5 min read
How to complete a taxi driver tax return
If you drive a taxi or private hire vehicle, you need to report your income to HMRC each year. This guide explains the s…
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Taxi DriversJuly 2026 · 4 min read
Common taxi driver expenses
Claiming the right expenses reduces the profit you pay tax on. Here are the most common expenses taxi and private hire d…
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Self AssessmentJuly 2026 · 4 min read
Self Assessment explained simply
Self Assessment is how self-employed people report their income to HMRC. This guide explains it in simple terms and how …
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Making Tax DigitalJuly 2026 · 4 min read
What is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital changes how self-employed people report to HMRC. This guide explains what it is, who it affects, and …
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Sole TradersJuly 2026 · 5 min read
Sole trader bookkeeping guide
Good bookkeeping makes your Self Assessment much easier. This simple guide shows what sole traders should record, and ho…
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Income TypesJuly 2026 · 4 min read
PAYE and self-employment explained
Many drivers have a PAYE job as well as self-employment income. This guide explains how both work together on your tax r…
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Income TypesJuly 2026 · 3 min read
Dividends and Self Assessment
If you receive dividends, you may need to report them on your Self Assessment. This guide explains the basics and how Ca…
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Income TypesJuly 2026 · 3 min read
Bank interest and tax returns
Bank and savings interest may need to be on your Self Assessment. This guide explains the basics and how CabTax keeps it…
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Self AssessmentJuly 2026 · 4 min read
Tax return checklist
A simple checklist to help you get your Self Assessment right. Use it before you file, and let CabTax keep your records …
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Taxi DriversJuly 2026 · 4 min read
Records every taxi driver should keep
Good records make your tax return straightforward. Here is what taxi and private hire drivers should keep, and how CabTa…
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ExpensesAugust 2026 · 6 min read
Business mileage or actual cost: which saves drivers more?
Every self-employed driver faces the same choice when claiming vehicle costs: a flat rate per mile, or the real cost of …
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Making Tax DigitalJuly 2026 · 5 min read
Making Tax Digital 2026: a guide for taxi drivers
Making Tax Digital starts for many self-employed drivers in 2026. This guide explains what changes, when it applies, and…
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Taxi DriversJuly 2026 · 5 min read
10 expenses taxi drivers often forget to claim
Most drivers remember fuel and insurance, but plenty of smaller costs get missed. Here are 10 expenses taxi and private …
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GeneralJuly 2026 · 2 min read
CabTax is now available in five languages
Tax can be hard enough in your first language. CabTax now supports five languages so you can manage your Self Assessment…
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