Can Uber Eats drivers claim gas on taxes?


Can Uber Eats drivers claim gas on taxes? A portion of your gas station fill ups are tax-deductible. Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work. Car insurance, roadside assistance, registration costs, etc. are all tax-deductible.


What counts as business mileage Uber Eats?

To claim miles as tax-deductible, the primary purpose of the trip must be to benefit your business. Therefore, deduct the miles from errands for car maintenance on the car you use for your DoorDash or Uber Eats side gigs. Deduct these miles even if you stop at the grocery store to pick up a few things on the way back.


Does Uber track mileage for taxes?

Uber and Lyft's driver app will record on-trip mileage, or how many miles you drive when you have a passenger in the car. In reality, you can deduct your mileage on the way to the first passenger, between passengers, and on the way home at the end of the day. This usually results in doubling your deductible mileage.