Guide
Rideshare & Delivery Driver Taxes
Driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or Instacart makes you self-employed. Your platform income goes on Schedule C, and your mileage and expenses can significantly lower what you owe — when tracked right.
Your income documents
- 1099-NEC and/or 1099-K from each platform
- In-app annual summaries (miles, fees, tolls)
Deductions drivers often miss
- Business mileage (often the biggest one — keep a log)
- Phone & data plan (business portion)
- Platform fees and commissions
- Car washes, supplies, hot bags, tolls, parking
How we help
We organize your platform 1099s and expenses, flag what needs a human's judgment, and a preparer completes your Schedule C — no invented deductions.
FAQ
Standard mileage or actual expenses?
A human preparer compares both methods for you and uses the one that's correct and best for your situation.
I drove for two apps — does that matter?
No problem — we combine all platform income and expenses onto one Schedule C.
Do I owe quarterly taxes?
You might. We can help you plan estimated payments so April isn't a surprise.
This guide is general information, not tax advice for your specific situation. A human preparer reviews your facts before any return is filed.