14 tax write-offs Uber drivers should know about!

As a rideshare driver, tracking your tax deductible expenses can be a big source of savings. Here are 14 tax write-offs every Uber drivers should be claiming - don't miss out!

Gas

Gas is expensive! A portion of your gas station fill ups are tax-deductible.

Car maintenance

Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.

Insurance & registration

Car insurance, roadside assistance, registration costs, etc. are all tax-deductible.

Parking

Parking for a work-related trip is tax-deductible!

Tolls

A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!

Vehicle depreciation

If you drive your own vehicle, you can write off the annual depreciation of its value!

Rideshare - Car wash
Car wash & cleaning

To deliver a great experience to your passengers, you need to keep a clean car!

Phone & accessories
Phone & accessories

If you use your phone for work (who doesn't?) then it's partially deductible.

Spotify / Serius XM
Spotify / Sirius XM

Good tunes in your car is part of delivering a great experience to your passengers!

Rideshare - Floor mats
Car floor mats

Floor mats keep the car clean and passengers happy (and prevent weekly car cleanings!)

Rideshare - car payments
Car payments

If you're still paying down your car, you can claim those expenses!

Rideshare - Passenger goodies
Passenger goodies

Water bottles, gum & other goodies help a great experience to your passengers.

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If you work from home ...
Note: you don't need to work from a separate room to claim these write offs. A dedicated desk is sufficient. Learn more
Home office furniture

A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write offs.

Wi-Fi bill

Your Wi-Fi bill is a tax write off. You need internet to do your job!

Property insurance

Whether rental or homeowner insurance, you can write off a portion as part of home office.

Power bill

Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.

Water bill

It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? Your water bill counts.

Part of your rent

Whether you pay rent or own your home, a portion of those expenses are tax deductible.

And don't forget about business meals!
The IRS considers any restaurant expense tax deductible as long as the conversation is work-related. This includes discussing industry trends, and even a chat that could turn into a referral. Learn more
Meals for work

If you discuss work with a coworker, client, or even a friend, it's a write-off!

Traveling out of town for work?
If you drive more than 100 miles away from your home to drive rideshare and earn more, that's considered business travel and you can write off the below expenses.
Transportation

Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.

Lodging

When you travel for work, lodging expenses like hotel rooms and Airbnbs are write-offs.

Meals while traveling

When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!