Updated for 2026

Uber Tax Calculator

Uber drivers, including Uber Eats couriers, are independent contractors. Uber doesn’t withhold tax, so you set money aside and pay quarterly. On $45,000 of earnings and 25,000 miles, that means setting aside about $3,658 for federal tax in 2026.

Your 1099 income

Mileage deduction: $18,566

I also have a W-2 job

Set aside about

8% of your earnings

$3,658 total tax on $22,934 net profit

Self-employment tax $3,240
Federal income tax $417
State & local income tax $0
Includes a QBI deduction of $1,043
Tax on your 1099 income $3,658

Quarterly estimated payments

  1. Apr 15, 2026 $914 to the IRS
  2. Jun 15, 2026 $914 to the IRS
  3. Sep 15, 2026 $914 to the IRS
  4. Jan 15, 2027 $914 to the IRS

Federal tax bracket 10%. Paying at least 100% of last year’s total tax in quarterly installments (110% if your income was over $150,000) protects you from IRS underpayment penalties.

How much to set aside from Uber pay

You earn per week Set aside per week Share of earnings
$300 $22 7%
$500 $36 7%
$800 $63 8%
$1,200 $107 9%

Federal self-employment and income tax for a single filer with no other job, driving about 56 business miles per $100 earned. Add state tax where it applies.

How the tax on $45,000 of Uber pay works out

  1. Start with your profit. $45,000 of earnings, minus $18,566 for 25,000 business miles, minus $3,500 of other costs, leaves $22,934.
  2. Self-employment tax. Social Security and Medicare on that profit come to $3,240.
  3. Federal income tax. After half of that tax, the standard deduction and the $1,043 QBI deduction, $4,171 is taxable, which comes to $417.
  4. Set aside the total. $3,658 a year, or about $914 a quarter, plus any state income tax.

Uber tax forms

Uber can send a Form 1099-K for rider payments (if you pass $20,000 and 200 trips) and a 1099-NEC for other pay of $2,000 or more. It also gives every driver an annual tax summary with online miles and fees.

What Uber drivers can deduct

  • Miles driven while online, including miles waiting for and driving to riders
  • Uber service fees and booking fees taken from your fares
  • Your phone and data plan (the business share)
  • Tolls, parking, and water or snacks for riders

For 2026 the IRS standard mileage rate is 72.5¢ a mile until June 30 and 76¢ from July 1, about 74.3¢ on average. At that rate, every 1,000 business miles cuts your taxable profit by about $743.

Good to know

  • Your 1099-K shows gross fares before Uber’s fees, so deducting those fees matters.
  • With the standard mileage rate you can’t also deduct gas, car washes, repairs or insurance.
  • Uber’s tax summary lists your online miles, a useful starting point for your mileage deduction.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I set aside for taxes from Uber?

For federal tax, Uber drivers typically need to set aside about 7% to 9% of what they earn, depending on how much they make and drive, plus more in states with an income tax. For example, $45,000 of Uber earnings with 25,000 business miles works out to about $3,658 of federal tax in 2026, or 8% of earnings.

Do I have to pay taxes on Uber if I made less than $2,000?

Yes. The $2,000 limit only decides whether Uber has to send you a 1099-NEC. All your earnings are taxable, and you owe self-employment tax once your net profit reaches about $433.

Can Uber drivers deduct gas?

Not if you use the standard mileage rate, which most drivers do: the 74.3¢ average rate for 2026 already covers gas, maintenance, insurance and depreciation. You can deduct actual car costs instead, but then you can’t use the mileage rate for that car.

Other gig work

Have income from several apps? Add it all up in the 1099 tax calculator, or see just your Social Security and Medicare with the self-employment tax calculator.

Sources

Estimates only, not tax advice. WageSimply isn’t affiliated with Uber. Your actual tax depends on your full return.

Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .