16 Write-Offs For Uber Eats Drivers 🚗

if you deliver foods from restaurants using the Uber Eats app, here are the deductions you would need to know about. We'll give you a quick checklist of items you qualify for to lower your taxable income. With Keeper, we can automatically categorize your purchases for tax write-offs! You'll never have to worry about paying more in taxes ;)

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!

Phone bill
Phone bill

Your monthly phone bills are expensive! Good thing the cost is partially deductible.

Phone & accessories
Phone & accessories

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

Delivery- Courier Bags
Hot bags & courier bags

Deduct all temperature controlled bags and courier backpacks that you use for work.

Delivery - Commission
Commission & Fees

If you work for a delivery app service and they charge commission, write it off.

Delivery- Merchandise
Merchandise & Uniform

Required to wear a delivery app's merchandise? Write-off the shirts and bags!

Delivery- Bike & Accesories
Bike & Accessories

If you deliver by bike, write off the repair and accessory expenses!

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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 ever travel to another city for better fares, as long as that location is more than 100 miles from home it constitutes business travel and you can write off the following 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!