Tax guides for working drivers.
In-depth, practical writing on the parts of running a gig that other apps refuse to explain. Reviewed annually for the current tax year.
IRS mileage rate 2026: the mid-year jump to 76¢, explained
For the first time since 2022, the IRS changed the mileage rate mid-year. 2026 now has two business rates — 72.5¢ before July, 76¢ after. Every mile you drive now is worth 3.5¢ more.
Read moreThe complete guide to Uber driver taxes
Most Uber drivers overpay $1,000–$2,500 in taxes every year. Not because they cheat. Because they miss deductions they legitimately qualify for. Here is how to stop doing that.
Read moreDoorDash mileage deduction, explained
Dashers can deduct miles driven from accepting an order through delivery — plus repositioning miles between batches. Most apps miss the second category. Here is what to track and how.
Read moreSchedule C for gig workers: line-by-line walkthrough
If you drive for Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, or Amazon Flex, you are running a small business. The IRS knows it. Schedule C is how you tell them about it. Here is exactly how to fill it out.
Read moreMileage reimbursement vs deduction: what 1099 drivers get wrong
Reimbursement is money an employer pays you back. A deduction lowers the income you are taxed on. If you drive 1099, you almost certainly want the second one, and confusing the two can cost you real money.
Read moreHow mileage tracking works without selling your driving data
Your driving history is worth money to advertisers and insurers, which is why many free apps collect it. Here is what gets collected, why it matters, and how a tracker can work without ever seeing your data.
Read moreDeadhead miles: the deductible miles the apps do not report
Uber and DoorDash only report miles during an active trip. The miles between fares are still deductible, and they add up to 15 to 30 percent more mileage than the platforms report. Most drivers never claim them.
Read moreQuarterly estimated taxes for gig drivers: a plain-English guide
Nobody withholds tax from your rideshare pay, so the IRS wants it four times a year. Miss the deadlines and you owe a penalty on top of the tax. Here is how quarterly estimates actually work for 1099 drivers.
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