What expenses can an Uber driver deduct?

Business miles or actual vehicle costs, Uber's service and booking fees, phone and data for business use, car washes and cleaning, tolls and parking while online, and rider amenities. You cannot deduct commuting or personal driving.

Should I use standard mileage or actual car expenses?

Standard mileage is simpler and usually larger for high-mileage rideshare drivers; actual expenses can win on an expensive or heavily depreciating vehicle. Track both for a few months and compare before you choose.

Does Uber report my earnings to the IRS?

Yes — typically on a 1099-K for passenger payments and a 1099-NEC for bonuses and referrals. Those figures are gross, which is why your own expense record matters.

How much should an Uber driver set aside for taxes?

Commonly 25–30% of net profit after mileage and fees, covering 15.3% self-employment tax plus income tax. Run the set-aside calculator on your own figures for a closer number.

Is the expense tracker free?

Yes — mileage, receipts and expense tracking are on the free tier with no card required.

Uber driver expense tracker

Uber driver expense tracker that shows your real net per mile

A free Uber driver expense tracker: log miles, fuel, car washes, tolls, phone and Uber's own fees, then see what each hour behind the wheel actually leaves you.

Uber's weekly summary shows gross fares. It does not show depreciation, fuel, cleaning or the tax you owe. This does — on your own numbers, updated as you drive.

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Miles logged the way the IRS wants them

Mileage is usually the largest deduction a rideshare driver has, and it is also the one most often lost. Keep a contemporaneous log and the deduction holds up.

Trip log with date, purpose and odometer at the IRS standard rate
Online miles separated from personal driving
Standard mileage compared against actual vehicle costs
Export a clean mileage report at tax time

Fares in, Uber's cut out

Your 1099-K can show gross passenger payments including fees you never received. Splitting them out keeps your income honest and your deduction claim complete.

Service fees, booking fees and airport charges split from gross
Tips, bonuses and quest promotions tracked separately
Weekly payout CSV imported in one step
Net earnings per hour and per mile

Running costs a driver actually has

Fuel, cleaning, phone mounts, water for riders, insurance, maintenance and the car itself — captured as they happen from your phone.

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Vehicle maintenance and repairs logged against the car
Phone and data apportioned to business use
Depreciation or lease costs handled for you

Common questions about Uber driver expense tracking

What expenses can an Uber driver deduct?: Business miles or actual vehicle costs, Uber's service and booking fees, phone and data for business use, car washes and cleaning, tolls and parking while online, and rider amenities. You cannot deduct commuting or personal driving.
Should I use standard mileage or actual car expenses?: Standard mileage is simpler and usually larger for high-mileage rideshare drivers; actual expenses can win on an expensive or heavily depreciating vehicle. Track both for a few months and compare before you choose.
Does Uber report my earnings to the IRS?: Yes — typically on a 1099-K for passenger payments and a 1099-NEC for bonuses and referrals. Those figures are gross, which is why your own expense record matters.
How much should an Uber driver set aside for taxes?: Commonly 25–30% of net profit after mileage and fees, covering 15.3% self-employment tax plus income tax. Run the set-aside calculator on your own figures for a closer number.
Is the expense tracker free?: Yes — mileage, receipts and expense tracking are on the free tier with no card required.

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