Uber Mileage Deduction Calculator
Enter your Uber earnings and online miles to see your 2026 mileage deduction at 70¢ per mile and the tax it wipes out.
Mileage is the single largest number on an Uber driver's Schedule C, and it is the one Uber under-reports. This calculator prices your own log at the 2026 rate so you can see exactly what those miles are worth in tax.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Uber mileage deduction in 2026?
- $0.70 for every deductible business mile. 25,000 online miles is a $17,500 deduction, which usually cuts $3,700 to $5,300 of combined self-employment and income tax.
- Which Uber miles can I deduct?
- Miles while waiting online for a request, driving to the pickup, driving the passenger, and reasonable driving back from a remote drop-off. Also errands for the business, such as a car wash or a trip for supplies.
- Why is Uber's on-trip mileage lower than my own log?
- Uber's tax summary reports on-trip miles only. Waiting and pickup miles are deductible too, so drivers who copy Uber's number typically understate their deduction by 30% to 45%.
- Can I deduct gas on top of mileage?
- No. The 70¢ rate already includes gas, maintenance, tires, insurance and depreciation. Tolls, parking and airport fees sit outside the rate and are deducted separately.
- What does an acceptable mileage log look like?
- Date, starting and ending odometer or total miles, and business purpose, recorded as you drive. An app export or a daily note both work; a year-end estimate does not.
- Should I ever use actual expenses instead?
- Only if a costly lease, heavy repairs or low annual mileage makes actual costs larger. Compare once, then keep the method consistent for that vehicle.
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