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captain cab
 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:58 pm 
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and in many cases still are, affiliated to other bases. I doubt that there are many out there who have got their badge just to work for UBER.


really? and your proof is where?

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 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 11:58 pm 
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Yes your right. I have said sorry for the wrong words to subject. To be a driver I my area knowledge test about £100 badge £270 medical £125 crb £44. I don't think you would pay that out if your not planning on driving a cab. 6 years ago we were sent letters from the council to say that all are detail may be giving to a governing body. A few drivers left the trade thinking it might have been the tax man.
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 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 7:14 am 
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Yes your right. I have said sorry for the wrong words to subject. To be a driver I my area knowledge test about £100 badge £270 medical £125 crb £44. I don't think you would pay that out if your not planning on driving a cab. 6 years ago we were sent letters from the council to say that all are detail may be giving to a governing body. A few drivers left the trade thinking it might have been the tax man.



We all use the NHS Schools and some other government services so why shouldn't drivers contribute towards that ? All drivers should be registered with the tax authorities although i suspect there are large nuumbers out there that aren't but I repeat again whilst most cabbies and PH are self employed it is NOT compulsory and there are some out there who are actually EMPLOYED so proof of sel employment would be discriminatory

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 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 8:15 am 
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The thing I can never get my head around with self assessment is the bit about paying 50% on account for the following year. When I do the next years return I always forget that I have already paid this bit. i have finally nailed it this year after a long call to HMRC. The result being that I have overpaid so much tax that I have already covered all last years tax and the 50% for next year. Happy days. \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/

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 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 11:12 am 
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captain cab wrote:
grandad wrote:
and in many cases still are, affiliated to other bases. I doubt that there are many out there who have got their badge just to work for UBER.


really? and your proof is where?


Uber is under 1 year old in Birmingham, all the PH drivers with Uber probably already had plates/badges

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grandad
 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 11:27 am 
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captain cab wrote:
grandad wrote:
and in many cases still are, affiliated to other bases. I doubt that there are many out there who have got their badge just to work for UBER.


really? and your proof is where?

I didn't quote it as a fact. Just from what I have read. How many drivers do you think have gained their badge just to work for UBER?

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christopherwk
 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:01 pm 
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captain cab wrote:
grandad wrote:
and in many cases still are, affiliated to other bases. I doubt that there are many out there who have got their badge just to work for UBER.


really? and your proof is where?

I didn't quote it as a fact. Just from what I have read. How many drivers do you think have gained their badge just to work for UBER?


In London, they will help you get a PH licence.

http://www.driveuberuki.com/our-cities/london/

I'd imagine a large number go through the necessary steps to get their PH licecne to work for Uber.

Don't know about other cities.
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 Post subject: Re: uber tax
PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 4:45 pm 
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If all uber driver had to prove they are registered self employed and paying tax this might slow down the numbers of drivers joining. And also if you had to prove to your local council that your registered self employed before they give you a taxi badge and give your national insurance number . This would help stop people under cutting fares because they can do the job cheaper because they are getting away with paying no tax or national insurance. ALL DRIVERS SHOULD HAVE TO PROVE THAT THEY ARE REGISTERED SELF EMPLOYED BEFORE THE COUNCIL GIVE THEN A TAXI BADGE THIS WAY AT LEAST THEY ARE KNOWN TO THE TAX OFFICE. Merry christmas to all the drivers trying to make an honest living.

Some licensed drivers are employed.

As for National Insurance, many councils insist on that number being put on any taxi or PH license application.

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:41 pm 
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captain cab wrote:
grandad wrote:
and in many cases still are, affiliated to other bases. I doubt that there are many out there who have got their badge just to work for UBER.


really? and your proof is where?

I didn't quote it as a fact. Just from what I have read. How many drivers do you think have gained their badge just to work for UBER?


and how many then leave if its crap

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