Taxes are an inevitable part of working. Regardless of how you earn your income, taxes must be paid on the income you earn. The tax filing deadline is quickly approaching. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, now is a good time to start gathering the necessary documents. If you drive for Uber or work […]
Category: Rideshare Taxes
3 Last-Minute Uber Driver Tax Deductions for 2020
Driving for rideshare is a great way to earn money at your own pace, but it complicates your tax situation too. You work for yourself, so there’s no one to withhold taxes from your check. You’re responsible for paying your own taxes, but you can reduce your year-end tax bill with deductions. Most deductions come […]
4 Easy Steps to Calculate and Pay Estimated Rideshare Taxes
If you drive for Uber and Lyft, you’re a small business owner. You don’t work directly for the rideshare company, so the IRS views you as an independent contractor. Since you’re not an employee, the platform doesn’t withhold any taxes from your earnings. However, that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. You still have to […]
Mileage Reimbursement Rules for Uber Drivers and Turo Owners
As a business owner, tax deductions are your best friend. By leveraging your qualified expenses against your income, you can effectively lower your tax obligation. When it comes to qualified expenses, the IRS allows a lot of regular business expenses to be written off. One of the best deductions for business owners and independent contractors […]
Lyft Taxes: Tax Tips for Rideshare Drivers
Navigating the complex nature of self-employed taxes can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions. How does the IRS tax my Lyft income? Do I have to report my income from ridesharing? Will I get a 1099 form? These are just a few examples of common questions about Lyft taxes. If you drive for […]
Uber Drivers: The Standard Mileage Deduction Might Not Be a Good Idea
If you drive for Uber or Lyft, you have two options for deducting your vehicle expenses. Drives can choose to take the standard mileage rate or Section 179 deduction. The standard mileage rate is the most common, but it’s not always the best option. In fact, you might be better off choosing another method. About […]
The Best Way To Pay Your Sharing Economy Taxes
Your tax bill can be a real pain. You spend all of this time gathering your information, meeting with your tax professional, crunching numbers, preparing them, filing them, and in the end paying them, it takes a lot of energy and for some stress. Nobody likes to pay taxes, and the fact that the tax […]
Estimating Income Taxes for 1099 Independent Contractors
If you participate in the sharing economy by working as a 1099 contractor or by renting your home on Airbnb, you know that you will likely be required to pay taxes on your income. But just how much do you need to save in order to cover your tax payments? Here is a brief guide to help you determine how much to put aside for Airbnb and 1099 contractor taxes.1099 ContractorsIn most cases, sharing economy workers are considered as 1099 contractors for tax purposes. The only way you would not be cons […] […]
How to Register Your Rideshare Business in San Francisco
According to the new regulations, all Rideshare Drivers in San Francisco are required to Register their business. You can do so online on the San Francisco Treasurer and Tax Collector website. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to register your business: The first step in the registration process is filling out and submitting the […]
Should I Incorporate or LLC My Rideshare Income?
Within our first year of business, we are fortunate enough to have served over 500 potential clients. One question we often get from Rideshare Drivers is: “Should I incorporate or LLC my driving income?” While we are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice, we can speak about the tax filing requirements. Below are a […]