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Uber Eats & Just Eat Are Reporting Your Income to HMRC: What You Need to Know (2025 Update)

2026-02-18•5 min read

Uber Eats & Just Eat Are Reporting Your Income to HMRC

If you drive for Uber Eats, Just Eat, or Deliveroo, you may have recently received an email with a subject line like "Important tax information regarding your earnings". Don't ignore it.

This is part of a new global transparency initiative (known as OECD restrictions or DAC7 in Europe) that legally requires digital platforms to report their sellers' income directly to tax authorities, including HMRC.

What Information Is Being Shared?

From January 2024 onwards, platforms must collect and report the following details for all active drivers:

Your full name and address
Date of birth
National Insurance Number
Total gross income earned through the platform
Bank account details used for payouts

HMRC will then match this data against your Self Assessment tax return. If the numbers don't match, or if you haven't filed a return at all, you can expect an investigation.

"But I Thought It Was Cash in Hand?"

The days of "cash in hand" gig work flying under the radar are over. Because every transaction is digital and tracked by the app, there is a permanent record of every penny you've earned.

HMRC's "Connect" computer system is incredibly powerful. It cross-references bank data, DVLA records, and now direct reports from Uber and Just Eat to spot discrepancies instantly.

What Should I Do?

1. Don't Panic. Reporting rules are designed to catch tax evaders, not honest workers. If you are declaring your income correctly, you have nothing to worry about.

2. Check Your Records. Log into your driver app and download your Annual Tax Summary. Compare the gross figure there with what you reported on your tax return. They should match.

3. Register ASAP. If you earned more than £1,000 in the last tax year and haven't registered for Self Assessment yet, do it immediately. HMRC is often lenient with those who come forward voluntarily compared to those they have to "catch".

How GigCalc Protects You

Using GigCalc ensures your records are always audit-ready. By tracking every shift and expense in the app, you'll have the proof you need if HMRC ever asks questions.

The new rules are here to stay. The best defence is good bookkeeping.