Delivery Driver Tax Calculator
Built for DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Instacart, and Shipt drivers. Mileage-first calculator with full federal, SE, and state breakdown.
Delivery apps issue a 1099 with zero withholding. This calculator shows the exact percentage to set aside and your quarterly payment.
Delivery driver income & deductions
For DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Instacart, and Shipt drivers. Mileage is your biggest deduction — track from your first dash to your last drop-off.
Set aside from every payout
8.3%
Per weekly payout
$56
Quarterly payment
$725
Total tax owed
$2,997
Balance due
$2,997
Breakdown
DoorDash gross earnings$35,000
Mileage deduction (20,000 mi)− $14,000
Other business expenses− $1,330
Net self-employment income$19,670
Self-employment tax (15.3%)$2,779
Federal income tax$218
TX state tax (est.)$0
Total tax liability$2,997
Effective rate8.6%
Delivery apps don't withhold taxes. Pay quarterly via IRS Direct Pay to avoid the 8% underpayment penalty.
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