If you made $400 or more in net profit driving for Uber or Uber Eats, you generally must file a federal tax return, with or without a 1099. Here are the rules, the deadlines and why filing can pay off.
Delivering for Uber Eats makes you self-employed. Learn how Uber Eats 1099s work, how to claim the 2026 mileage deduction, which delivery expenses you can write off and when quarterly taxes apply.
Yes, Uber drivers pay self-employment tax: 15.3% on most of their net profit, on top of income tax. Here is how it works in 2026, a table of what it costs and which deductions actually reduce it.
Most Uber drivers should set aside 25% to 30% of their profit for taxes, but the right number depends on your situation. Learn how to calculate your Uber taxes step by step, with three worked 2026 examples.
Uber does not withhold taxes, so the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments. Get the 2026 due dates, a simple way to calculate each payment and the safe harbor rules that prevent penalties.
Confused by your Uber 1099-K and 1099-NEC? Learn the 2025 and 2026 thresholds, why the 1099-K shows more than you were paid and how to turn your Uber tax summary into a correct Schedule C.
The mileage deduction is the biggest tax break for Uber and Uber Eats drivers. Learn the 2026 rates of 72.5¢ and 76¢ per mile, which miles count and how to track them properly.
Deductions decide how much of your Uber income is taxed. Here are the write-offs rideshare drivers can claim in 2026, what each one requires and the common mistakes to avoid.
As an Uber driver you are self-employed: nobody withholds taxes for you. This guide explains Uber 1099s, self-employment tax, deductions, quarterly payments and how to file, with a worked 2026 example.
