Top 5 Tax Write Offs for Doordash, Delivery & Uber Drivers (2023)

Let’s look at the top tax write-offs for Doordash, Delivery & Uber drivers for 2023. Now, if you identify with any of these roles then that means you are likely an independent contractor.

This is great because as an independent contractor, you are allowed to write off a lot of business expenses like your car, and of course, the more tax write-offs or deductions you have, the less you will have to pay in taxes.

So, when you become an independent contractor, you are pretty much self-employed, so your tax situation becomes a little bit more advanced than a typical W2 employee.

Because you don’t have an employer who will withhold or pay any taxes for you. So the big tax problem for most self-employed people is around FICA taxes.

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Intro (0:00)
What Taxes are Independent Contracts Required to Pay? (1:07)
What Tax Forms Do You Need to File? (3:34)
Top Tax Write-Offs for Doordash & Delivery Drivers (4:25)
Write Off #1 (5:20)
Write Off #2 (7:00)
Write Off #3 (7:45)
Write Off #4 (8:27)
Write Off #5 (9:08)
BONUS (9:45)

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the subjects discussed, or any other legal matter, you should consult with an attorney or tax professional in your jurisdiction (i.e. where you live).

[brittany]

1. Mileage 2. Tolls 3. Cell phone 4. Health Insurance 5. Supplies

[starubercar]

So here is an idea. You start your shift with a full gas tank. When you finish your shift, fill back up. Then enter that as your gas cost for the day. That way you know exactly what your fuel cost was that day. Or do it weekly if you do not use your car for personal use.

[FloppyCheeks.]

Subscribed just for putting in shortcuts, much appreciated, keep it up!

[AngieBLoveee]

Thank you I truly appreciate This Gem 💎

[johnnyk]

Thanks for the information. What would the circumstances have to be for a delivery driver to claim per diem? Would they have to be spending the night out of town away from home to qualify? Also what about the tax breaks for the RV Transport industry who flat tow their own vehicle behind a motorhome? Even though the tow car isn't being driven, there is still a lot of wear and tear on the vehicle, especially on the tires. Would a person be allowed to claim the standard milage deduction on their work vehicle that is being towed behind the motorhome? I'll be waiting for your response..thanks

[HerobrineGaming]

What about the quarterly estimated tax payments?? Do we just file those using in-app earnings reports? I'm new to doordash -and the tax world in general 😅

[_SGT_Sasquatch]

I plan to start an LLC soon for a transport business. So I’m able to work under my EIN/LLC for DD/UE?

[marianolasco]

How do we calculate the percentage of the phone bill that’s counts

[deliverwithtazz]

What's the video link for the independent contractor retirement plan

[DanEmmons]

This is a great review of available deductions, but I have a question. I am a rideshare/gig economy, driver across many of the apps and I am paid via 1099, but I don’t use an EIN. You mentioned deductions for a personal vehicle, which is great like tires cost of gas and repairs maintenance. I recently had to spend a lot of money on repairs so that will be deductible. However, I was hoping that you could cover whether the cost of a rental I’ve been using would also be considered a deduction. The rental has been 100% for business related activities.

[rambodumastv]

Can I use the change oil and the maintenance to my car ? To the tax

[cedriceasley]

If you use the standard mileage rate in year 1, can you use the actual mileage rate in year 2 or you must use one rate and have to continue using the same method every year?

[jfhfhfhhdh]

So if on my nec says 2500 I only pay 2500 for taxes without including deductions?

[LLStacheLarry]

Is there a video on showing what info goes where on the tax forms?

[TemmeTalented]

Is it possible to write off your whole car as a door dash driver

[wakeywakey]

What about moving violations while driving to pick up a passenger for Lyft?

[frankzq]

Can I deduct car insurance if I use standard deduction?

[katdaddy]

Great video! Just had a question. I do Uber eats delivery with a bicycle/scooter. Will the mileage deduction .56 cents/mile also apply to delivering with bicycle/scooters or just with cars?

[thomashudson]

What if I'm on disability and get social security Medical insurance do I still have to pay into the Social security

[RandomRican]

This guy wrote, directed and acted every part! Definitely coming back when I'm doing my taxes. lol