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
12.1%
Per weekly payout
$104
Quarterly payment
$1,358
Total tax owed
$6,272
Balance due
$6,272

Breakdown

Uber gross earnings$45,000
Mileage deduction (22,000 mi)− $14,740
Other business expenses− $1,920
Net self-employment income$28,340
Self-employment tax (15.3%)$4,004
Federal income tax$1,177
CA state tax (est.)$1,092
Total tax liability$6,272
Effective rate13.9%

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

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