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🇬🇧 Northern Ireland · HMRC · 2026

Northern Ireland side hustle taxes

Northern Irish gig workers file UK Self Assessment with standard 20/40/45% bands plus Class 4 NI. Belfast has a smaller rideshare market but a strong delivery scene with Deliveroo and Just Eat.

Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.
Minimum wage
£12.21/hr (Apr 2025, age 21+)
🇬🇧 Local income tax
UK-wide rates: 20%/40%/45%
Effective tax rate
~22%
2026 mileage rate
£0.45 / mi
Notable: Northern Ireland uses UK-wide income tax rates (no devolved variation).

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1Select your platforms
2Your numbers
DoorDashNo service fee (tips + base pay)
Deduction
£0.00
Uber~25% service fee (variable by market)

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Deduction
£0.00
3Tax location

Same as England & Wales — UK-wide tax rates

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4Unpaid time (prep, commute)

Hours worked that platforms don't pay for

5"What if" — add hours
+0 hrs
Your real take-home
£499.20
After fees, expenses & est. taxes
Your true hourly rate is an estimate. Small changes to fees or expenses can meaningfully impact the result — edit each field to match your real numbers.
True hourly
£11.89/hr
App says £25.00/hr
Profit margin
49.9%
Tight
Gross earnings
£1,000.00
Platform fees
−£140.00
Expenses
−£220.00
Est. tax reserve
−£140.80
Net after tax
£499.20

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Net take-home
£499.20
True $/hr
£11.89
Hours tracked
42.0

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Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.

Northern Ireland tax essentials

  • UK-wide income tax rates apply
  • Class 4 NI 6% on profits £12,570–£50,270
  • AMAP £0.45/mi (first 10,000 mi)
  • Trading allowance £1,000

Filing agency: HMRC (Self Assessment) ↗

Frequently asked

Is HMRC the same in NI?
Yes — HMRC covers all four UK nations. Northern Ireland has no separate revenue authority.
What about cross-border driving to Republic of Ireland?
If you earn income while resident in NI from cross-border work, you may need to file with both HMRC and Revenue Ireland — get accountant advice for split residency.
Same digital tax rules?
Yes — Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) applies from April 2026 for sole traders with > £50,000 turnover.
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