Last week, both Amazon and Instacart has issued 1099s to their drivers and shoppers via email. Back in 2017, Amazon Flex only released 1099s by snail mail and there was no digital copy available. Now in 2019, Amazon Flex drivers can access the documents online through the Amazon website. It is not available from the Amazon Flex app, unfortunately.Instacart has always … [Read more...]
The Best Mileage Tracker for Uber Drivers and Lyft Drivers
We are once again in the middle of tax season so mileage tracking has become a big topic through my email and Facebook Page. It is very important that Uber drivers and Lyft drivers accurately track their miles when they are driving on either Uber and Lyft. Uber drivers and Lyft drivers need accurate mileage records in case the IRS decides to audit them. Most drivers have caught … [Read more...]
Uber and Lyft Taxes 2017: 1099 Forms Are Now Available
Uber and Lyft Taxes 2017: 1099 Forms Are Now Available Uber and Lyft announced that they would release the 1099s by January 31st and it is finally live as of last week. Here are what the two different services have in terms of tax summaries and 1099s:For additional tax resources, check out my popular online course for Rideshare Taxes for Uber and Lyft Drivers! Lyft: They … [Read more...]
How Uber and Lyft Drivers Benefit from Trump Tax Plan
How Uber and Lyft Drivers Benefit from Trump Tax PlanTrump passed one of the largest tax reform bills in the past 20 years and it will have a large impact specifically to Uber and Lyft drivers. The Trump Tax Plan only affects income in 2018 so this won't impact your current tax returns on 2017 income. However, this gives Lyft and Uber drivers a bit of time to adjust to the … [Read more...]
How Washington Rideshare and Delivery Drivers File State Taxes
How Washington Rideshare and Delivery Drivers File State TaxesWashington State has no income tax. However, both the city of Seattle and Washington State levies a small tax on all businesses. They consider most self employed workers to being a small business, like all other states. In most states, small businesses can pass-through the income and you pay state and local taxes … [Read more...]