Making Tax Digital for Lorry Drivers
Nights away in the cab, fuel, the truck itself and a maze of agency versus owner-driver rules — haulage tax is specialist. We’re MTD-ready accountants for self-employed lorry and HGV drivers across the UK, on fixed monthly fees.
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The Tax Digital Accounts Team
Lorry Drivers Specialists
We speak haulage.
You’d rather be making miles than working out what you can claim for nights in the cab. We understand how owner-driver and self-employed haulage works — overnight subsistence, fuel and the truck, CPC and medicals, and the difference between agency and self-employed work. We turn it into clean digital records and quarterly MTD submissions, and make sure you claim everything you’re entitled to.
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Why Lorry Drivers Switch to TaxDigital
Lorry Drivers often come to us after a stressful tax year: missing receipts, confusing agency paperwork, or a surprise bill. We focus on making things steady and predictable with clear processes, MTD-ready software, and support that fits around your working week.
- Simple digital bookkeeping that works from your phone
- Clear guidance on what you can claim (and what to avoid)
- On-time filing for Self Assessment and VAT
- Proactive checks so problems are caught early, not at deadline time
| Feature | Traditional Accountant | TaxDigital for Lorry Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Record Keeping | Paper receipts & spreadsheets | 100% Paperless via App |
| Response Time | Days or weeks | Same Day / Instant Chat |
| Pricing Model | Hourly billing + Year-end bill | Fixed Monthly Subscription |
| Tax Visibility | Surprise bill once a year | Real-time Liability View |
| Industry Knowledge | Generalist (Jack of all trades) | Specialist Lorry Drivers Team |
| Software | Desktop / None | Xero / QuickBooks / FreeAgent |
MTD is for Sole Traders — Here's Yours
Making Tax Digital only applies to sole traders and landlords. We've built a dedicated package specifically for you — no fluff, no overpaying for things you don't need.
Sole Traders — Sole Traders
Why MTD Matters for You
Quarterly Digital Reporting
HMRC now requires quarterly submissions via MTD-compatible software — we handle all of them for you.
Penalty-Free Compliance
Missing MTD deadlines carries real fines. We keep you compliant so you never have to worry.
Tax-Efficiency Built In
We don't just file — we find every legitimate deduction and reduce your bill, year after year.
Packages
Choose a package based on how you work now. If you are not sure, we will point you to the right fit after a quick review of your income type (PAYE, self-employed, limited company) and whether VAT applies.
Detailed Plan Comparison
See exactly what’s included in each plan — no hidden fees, no surprises.
| Features |
Sole Traders
£69+VAT/per month
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Landlords
£39+VAT/per month
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|---|---|---|
| MTD Compliance | ||
| Quarterly MTD Submissions | ||
| HMRC Digital Account Setup | ||
| End-of-Year Final Declaration | ||
| Accountancy Services | ||
| Self Assessment Tax Return | ||
| Year-end Accounts | — | |
| VAT Returns | — | |
| Support & Advice | ||
| Support Channel | Email Only | Email & Phone |
| Dedicated Accountant | — | |
| Tax Planning Review | — | Annual |
| Software | ||
| Bookkeeping Software | Basic | Standard |
| Receipt Scanning | ||
| Real-time Tax Liability View | ||
| Get started | Choose Plan | Choose Plan |
* Prices exclude VAT. Terms and conditions apply.
Services for Lorry Drivers
How we saved Northlink Haulage Services Ltd...
Northlink came to us with late VAT returns, mixed bank transactions, and a director who was on the road most weeks. We moved them onto MTD-compatible software, set up simple rules for categorising fuel, repairs, tolls, and subsistence, and introduced a weekly 10-minute routine for uploading receipts from a phone.
Once the bookkeeping was stable, we reviewed their VAT position, corrected recurring errors, and put a clear schedule in place for VAT deadlines and director pay planning. The result was less stress, cleaner numbers, and no last-minute rush.
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The Lorry Drivers Handbook
Everything you need to know about keeping your lorry drivers business compliant and profitable.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) moves self-employed reporting online. From 6 April 2026 it applies to sole traders with qualifying income over £50,000, falling to £30,000 (2027) and £20,000 (2028). It is your gross turnover that counts, so most full-time owner-drivers are in scope.
You will keep digital records, send a quarterly update from compatible software, and file a final declaration. We confirm whether it applies and get you set up early.
One of the biggest sector-specific reliefs is the overnight subsistence allowance for drivers who spend the night away in their cab. It can be claimed tax-free, but HMRC expects proper records and, in some cases, an agreed rate. We make sure it is claimed correctly and fully evidenced — it is one of the most commonly under-claimed or wrongly-claimed items in haulage.
Common allowable costs include:
- The truck and trailer (capital allowances)
- Fuel, insurance, road tax and the operator licence
- Repairs, servicing, tyres and washing
- Overnight subsistence and meals away
- Driver CPC training and periodic medicals
- Parking, tolls and the business share of your phone
We make sure your truck and running costs are claimed in the most efficient way.
A lorry is plant and machinery, so the cost is relieved through capital allowances — often a large deduction in the year of purchase via the Annual Investment Allowance, with the balance written down after that. Finance and lease arrangements are treated differently, so the right approach depends on how you bought it. We model the options so you get the relief at the best time for your cashflow.
MTD quarterly updates are due about a month after each quarter (7 August, 7 November, 7 February and 7 May); your final declaration and tax are due by 31 January. Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent are all MTD-ready with mobile apps for logging fuel and overnight stays on the road. We set up the right one, connect it to HMRC and file for you.