Amazon Flex tax calculator — how much to set aside
Amazon Flex pays per block with no withholding. Enter what a typical week of blocks pays and see the share to set aside.
What you get paid
Set aside
13% of every payment
That's $202 out of each week. Move it the day the money lands.
Your next step
- Gross for the year
- $78,000
- Net profit after expenses
- $54,600
- Self-employment tax
- $7,715
- Federal income tax
- $2,780
- Total tax for the year
- $10,495
- Each quarterly payment
- $2,624
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Driving for work? Every 100 miles takes $72.50 off the profit you're taxed on.
Count my milesBlocks, miles and the tax that follows
Flex block pay looks clean — a fixed rate for a fixed window — which is exactly why the tax lands hard. Nothing is withheld, and the full amount shows on a 1099-NEC.
Delivery routes cover serious mileage in your own vehicle, so mileage is almost always the deduction that does the heavy lifting. Log from the moment you arrive at the station to the end of your last drop. Add phone plan share, vehicle cleaning, and any equipment you bought for the route.
Reserve the percentage below out of each week's blocks. Because block pay is predictable, a standing transfer works well here — set it once and forget it.
Frequently asked questions
How much should an Amazon Flex driver set aside?
Usually 20-30% of block pay once mileage is accounted for. The calculator above uses your own earnings and expense share.
Does Amazon Flex take out taxes?
No. Flex drivers are independent contractors — there is no withholding and you receive a 1099-NEC if you earned $600 or more.
What can Flex drivers deduct?
Business mileage, the business share of your phone bill, vehicle cleaning, hand trucks or equipment, parking and tolls. Traffic fines are never deductible.
Which miles count on a Flex block?
Miles from the delivery station through every stop and, generally, the return leg of the route. Driving from home to the station at the start of your day is commuting and does not count.
Do I still file if Flex was a side gig?
Yes, if your net self-employment earnings were $400 or more you must file and pay self-employment tax, even for a handful of blocks.
Estimates only, using projected 2026 federal figures. Not tax advice.
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