Rideshare Tax Calculator

Built for Uber and Lyft drivers. Mileage-first calculator with SE tax, federal, state, and quarterly payments.

Rideshare platforms don't withhold a dime. This calculator shows the exact percentage to set aside from every payout.

Rideshare income & deductions

For Uber and Lyft drivers. Enter your gross 1099-K/NEC totals — not your net payout — and track every mile from the moment you go online.

Set aside from every payout
11.2%
Per weekly payout
$97
Quarterly payment
$1,263
Total tax owed
$5,769
Balance due
$5,769

Breakdown

Uber gross earnings$45,000
Mileage deduction (22,000 mi)− $15,400
Other business expenses− $1,920
Net self-employment income$27,680
Self-employment tax (15.3%)$3,911
Federal income tax$962
CA state tax (est.)$895
Total tax liability$5,769
Effective rate12.8%

Uber and Lyft don't withhold taxes. Pay quarterly via IRS Direct Pay to avoid the 8% underpayment penalty.

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