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
8.9%
Per weekly payout
$60
Quarterly payment
$777
Total tax owed
$3,288
Balance due
$3,288
Breakdown
DoorDash gross earnings$35,000
Mileage deduction (20,000 mi)− $13,400
Other business expenses− $1,330
Net self-employment income$20,270
Self-employment tax (15.3%)$2,864
Federal income tax$424
TX state tax (est.)$0
Total tax liability$3,288
Effective rate9.4%
Delivery apps don't withhold taxes. Pay quarterly via IRS Direct Pay to avoid the 8% underpayment penalty.
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