[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-7032":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"7032","What if I drive for Uber, Lyft, or another company?","Income you receive for driving for Uber or another similar company is considered \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=7030\"> self-employment\u003C/a> income and is reported on Schedule C. You're required to report this income on your tax return. \n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nYou generally can take deductions to help offset this income; some common deductions drivers can take include:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Car expenses (miles driven)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Parking and tolls\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Insurance\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Home office deduction\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Interest on a car loan\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Fees and commissions\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Smart phone used for business\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Snacks/water you provide for customers\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\nFor more information regarding business expenses, refer to Chapter 8 of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.freetaxusa.com/taxes2025/formdownload?sid=4&form=f_pub_334.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">IRS \u003Ci>Publication 334\u003C/i>\u003Cspan class=\"append_pdf\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>.",1777391570006]