Complete tax guides for Uber, DoorDash, Airbnb, Etsy, and other gig economy workers.
Having prepared hundreds of gig worker returns, I break down exactly how Uber drivers file taxes in 2026 — 1099-K reporting, the 15.3% self-employment tax, the 67-cent mileage deduction, quarterly payments, and the deductions most drivers miss.
Read Article →DoorDash drivers get a 1099 but no tax withholding. Here is exactly how to file your 2026 DoorDash taxes, calculate the 15.3% self-employment tax, claim the 67-cent mileage deduction, and avoid the underpayment penalties that hit new dashers hardest.
Read Article →Airbnb hosting creates rental income, occupancy tax obligations, and a different set of deductions than other gig work. Learn how 2026 hosts report income on Schedule E, use the 14-day rule, depreciate property, and handle occupancy taxes collected by Airbnb.
Read Article →Selling on Etsy creates tax questions other gig platforms do not — hobby vs business classification, marketplace sales tax, and inventory accounting. Here is how 2026 Etsy sellers report income, claim deductions, and avoid the hobby-loss trap.
Read Article →TaskRabbit taskers are independent contractors who receive a 1099 and owe self-employment tax. Here is how 2026 taskers report income, claim mileage and tool deductions, calculate the 15.3% SE tax, and pay quarterly to avoid penalties.
Read Article →Most gig workers run two or three apps at once. Here is how to combine multiple 1099s on your 2026 tax return, track mileage across platforms, calculate combined self-employment tax, and file one clean Schedule C instead of a mess.
Read Article →Uber and Lyft drivers miss thousands in deductions every year. Here is the complete 2026 list of deductible rideshare expenses — mileage at 67 cents, phone costs, tolls, supplies, depreciation — with dollar examples and the actual-expenses comparison.
Read Article →Grubhub, DoorDash, and UberEats drivers share the same tax rules — and the same costly mistakes. Here are the 2026 tax tips that save delivery drivers the most: mileage at 67 cents, bag and phone deductions, multi-app mileage tracking, and quarterly payments.
Read Article →Rideshare and delivery drivers face the same 15.3% SE tax, but their deductions differ. Here is a side-by-side comparison of Uber/Lyft vs DoorDash/UberEats tax benefits in 2026 — mileage, supplies, and which platform leaves more after taxes.
Read Article →Side hustles create tax questions that catch people off guard — hobby vs business classification, the 15.3% SE tax trigger, and the hobby-loss rule. Here is how the IRS decides in 2026, with the nine factors and dollar examples that clarify the line.
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