![]() ![]() So that’s why you see companies like Paypal, Amazon Payments and Square label themselves as third-party payment processors. I’m familiar with this term because I used to accept Paypal payments with one of my old businesses, and only in years where I made over $20,000 and did 200 transactions would I receive a 1099-K.Ī third-party payment processor is essentially a company that facilitates payments between consumers and business owners. Uber and Lyft both consider themselves third-party payment processors. We will go into a little more about these forms a little later on. The 1099-NEC is provided to you if you made at least $600 in referral or on-trip promotion bonuses. Most states provide the 1099-K if your gross income is over $20,000, and you take at least 200 trips for the year. Since drivers are independent contractors, all that means for your taxes is that you’ll have to file a Schedule C in addition to your 1040.Īs an independent contractor with Uber, you may also receive a 1099-K and/or 1099-NEC form. □ Tip: The most important tools during tax season are software like TurboTax or H&R Block to prepare your taxes and a mileage tracking app to keep track of your miles! Rideshare Drivers File Taxes as Independent Contractors If you signed up with different emails then you will receive separate tax summaries. If you use the same email for both accounts and deliver for Uber Eats then you’ll receive a combined tax summary of your Uber and Uber Eats income together. You’ll just have to uncheck the box for Go-Green since you’re requesting a paper copy. Keep in mind for next year that you must opt into this by December 31st to receive a mail copy. If you haven’t opted in to send your tax summary by mail then you’ll have to settle for the online version. Keep in mind that if you opted to receive your forms in the mail you should get them sometime after February 1st. You can click here to learn more about how to contact Uber and how to contact Lyft when you need them. If you haven’t received yours by the end of January, you should reach out to them directly. The summaries can be downloaded in your driver app by clicking on Account > Tax Info > Tax Form will take you straight to the forms. ![]() Uber and Lyft drivers allow you to have access to your tax summaries on. In This Article How to Find Your Rideshare Tax Information So let’s get started and see how to file your taxes as a rideshare driver. We will be updating this article throughout the 2023 tax season, so make sure to bookmark this and save it as you go through your taxes this year! In this guide, we’re going to answer all the questions you may have to make sure you maximize your deductions and minimize your taxes paid. Rideshare taxes as an Uber or Lyft driver might seem scary, but they’re actually pretty simple. One of the things a lot of new rideshare drivers overlook when they’re just getting started is taxes. ![]()
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