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Trade Expense ChecklistUK Tax Year 2026/27Box 20 (Car, van & travel)

Receipts for Couriers & Delivery Drivers

Fuel receipts, 55p mileage logs, courier insurance, and phone mounts tracked daily. Keep verifiable records your accountant can file directly into your Self Assessment return.

HMRC Allowable vs Disallowable Checklist for couriers & delivery drivers

✓ Allowable Expenses to Keep✕ Disallowable Mistakes
  • 55p per mile log (first 10,000 miles) or actual diesel/petrol (Box 20)
  • Hire-and-reward courier insurance (Box 22)
  • Vehicle servicing, tires, brakes, and MOT costs (Box 20)
  • Smartphone mounting, charging accessories, and business mobile plan (Box 24)
  • Toll charges and Dartford / Congestion crossings (Box 20)
  • Speeding tickets, bus lane fines, and parking penalties
  • Everyday lunch or snacks
HMRC Rule: Expenses must be incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes. When buying mixed items (e.g. at a trade merchant or fuel station), Receipts Dock files the receipt and keeps the original photo attached for your bookkeeper.

Tools to Keep Your couriers & delivery drivers Accounts Tidy

🔍 SA103 Box Finder →Search any material or tool to see its exact HMRC box.🚗 55p Mileage Calculator →Calculate your 55p and 25p tax allowance per trip.

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Receipts for Couriers & Delivery Drivers: Allowable Expenses & SA103 Checklist (2026/27) · Receipts Dock