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Tax guides for working drivers.

In-depth, practical writing on the parts of running a gig that other apps refuse to explain. Reviewed annually for the current tax year.

Tax updates6 min read

IRS mileage rate 2026: the mid-year jump to 76¢, explained

For the first time since 2022, the IRS changed the mileage rate mid-year. 2026 now has two business rates — 72.5¢ before July, 76¢ after. Every mile you drive now is worth 3.5¢ more.

Tax basics8 min read

Uber driver taxes 2026: the complete guide

Uber drivers are self-employed, so nothing is withheld and every missed mile costs real money. Here is how mileage, tips, quarterly payments and Schedule C work for rideshare drivers in 2026.

Delivery9 min read

DoorDash mileage deduction 2026: what dashers can claim

Dashers can deduct far more than the miles DoorDash reports: repositioning, returns from far deliveries and stacked orders all count. Here is what qualifies, what is commuting, and what it is worth in 2026.

Tax forms9 min read

Schedule C for gig drivers (2026): line-by-line walkthrough

If you drive for Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, or Amazon Flex, you are running a small business. The IRS knows it. Schedule C is how you tell them about it. Here is exactly how to fill it out.

Tax basics7 min read

Mileage reimbursement vs deduction: what 1099 drivers get wrong

Reimbursement is money an employer pays you back. A deduction lowers the income you are taxed on. If you drive 1099, you almost certainly want the second one, and confusing the two can cost you real money.

Privacy7 min read

How mileage tracking works without selling your driving data

Your driving history is worth money to advertisers and insurers, which is why many free apps collect it. Here is what gets collected, why it matters, and how a tracker can work without ever seeing your data.

Deductions8 min read

Deadhead miles deduction: the business miles apps don’t report

Platform mileage totals only see part of your driving. The miles between orders and between apps are still deductible business miles, and for many drivers they are worth over $1,000 a year in tax. Here is how to claim them.

Tax basics8 min read

Quarterly estimated taxes for gig drivers (2026): a plain-English guide

Nobody withholds tax from your rideshare or delivery pay, so the IRS wants it four times a year. Here is who owes, when it is due in 2026, and how to work out your payment, with a worked example.

Driver guides7 min read

Medical courier companies hiring independent drivers (2026)

Most gig drivers never hear about medical courier work: lab specimens, prescriptions and supplies on scheduled routes, mostly as 1099 contractors. Here are the companies that hire, and what the miles are worth.

Driver guides6 min read

Apps like Amazon Flex: 20+ package delivery gigs (2026)

If you prefer boxes to burgers, there is far more package work than Amazon Flex. Here are the apps and regional carriers hiring drivers, how each one pays, and how to keep more of it at tax time.

Driver guides7 min read

Cargo van and hotshot gigs: load boards and requirements

Hotshot and cargo van freight is the high-mileage end of gig driving. Here is where to find loads, which expedite carriers lease owner-operators, and what it takes to run legally.

Driver guides7 min read

USPS contract routes, newspaper routes and other route jobs

Route contracts trade flexibility for steady, predictable driving. Here is how to get a USPS contract route or newspaper route, what they pay, and how much the daily miles are worth.