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Gig driver taxes, in plain English.
Short guides for delivery and rideshare drivers on mileage, deductions, quarterly taxes and 1099 forms. Updated October 2026.
Mileage
IRS mileage rate 2026: 72.5¢ and 76¢
The rate changed on July 1. Which miles get which rate, what the rate covers, and what you can still deduct on top.
Read the guide →Mileage
Forgot to track your miles?
How to rebuild a mileage log from app records, odometer readings and receipts, and what the IRS needs.
Read the guide →Deductions
What gig drivers can deduct
Mileage, your phone, parking and tolls, health insurance, retirement savings and the new tips deduction, plus what doesn't count.
Read the guide →Taxes
Quarterly estimated taxes
Who has to pay, how much, the 2026 due dates, and the quickest ways to pay the IRS.
Read the guide →Taxes
The January 15 estimated tax payment
The last payment for 2026: how much to send, missed quarters, and the option to file early instead.
Read the guide →Tax forms
1099 forms: 1099-K and 1099-NEC
Which forms the apps send, the 2026 thresholds, and how to report gross pay and fees on your return.
Read the guide →Tips
No tax on tips for drivers
Who qualifies, the $25,000 cap, the profit limit for self-employed drivers, and what it doesn't cover.
Read the guide →DoorDash
DoorDash taxes for Dashers
The 1099-NEC, self-employment tax, mileage at 72.5¢ and 76¢, tips, and quarterly payments.
Read the guide →Rideshare
Uber and Lyft taxes for drivers
The 1099-K and 1099-NEC, why your 1099-K is more than you were paid, mileage, and tips.
Read the guide →Instacart
Instacart taxes for shoppers
The 1099-NEC for full-service shoppers, miles to stores and customers, tips, and quarterly payments.
Read the guide →Amazon Flex
Amazon Flex taxes for drivers
The 1099-NEC, the miles on your blocks, tips, and quarterly payments.
Read the guide →Uber Eats
Uber Eats taxes for delivery people
The 1099-K and 1099-NEC, the tax summary and its miles, tips, and quarterly payments.
Read the guide →Grubhub
Grubhub taxes for drivers
The 1099-NEC, why distance pay doesn't replace the mileage deduction, tips, and quarterly payments.
Read the guide →Not tax advice
These guides explain federal rules in general terms. Your situation may be different, and state rules vary. Check with a tax professional before you file.