Uber Quarterly Tax Calculator
Enter your Uber fares, fees, and online miles to see the estimated payment due for each 2026 quarter.
Uber pays you gross. Nothing is withheld, so the IRS expects four payments a year — this calculator turns your driving numbers into those four figures.
Estimated quarterly payments
The IRS expects 4 payments per year if you'll owe $1,000+. Pay via IRS Direct Pay.
Pay each quarter
$2,766
Annual tax liability
$11,589
Effective rate
23.2%
Due dates
Q1 — due April 15, 2026$2,766
Q2 — due June 15, 2026$2,766
Q3 — due September 15, 2026$2,766
Q4 — due January 15, 2027$2,766
Federal income tax$2,839
Self-employment tax$6,358
State tax (est.)$2,392
Frequently asked questions
- Do Uber drivers have to pay quarterly taxes?
- Yes, if you expect to owe $1,000 or more for the year after any withholding. Uber withholds nothing, so most drivers earning beyond a small side income cross that line.
- When are the 2026 quarterly deadlines?
- April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. If a date lands on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
- How much should I send each quarter?
- Take your quarter's fares, subtract Uber's fees, your online mileage at $0.70 per mile, and other business costs, then set aside roughly 25–30% of what remains for federal and self-employment tax.
- What if my Uber earnings change every quarter?
- Pay on actual quarterly income rather than a flat quarter of an annual guess. The IRS annualized method on Form 2210 Schedule AI matches uneven driving income.
- Is there a penalty for underpaying?
- Yes, an interest-style charge on the shortfall for each day it stays unpaid. Paying 100% of last year's tax (110% if your AGI exceeded $150,000) is the safe-harbor escape.
- How do I actually pay?
- IRS Direct Pay or EFTPS, selecting estimated tax and the 2026 tax year. Keep the confirmation number with your records.
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