$0.70/mile
Mileage Deduction
Track every mile: en route to pickup, during trips, and returning to zone. On 15,000 miles: $10,500 deduction.
Business %
Phone Bill
The Uber Driver app requires a smartphone. Deduct the percentage used for business — typically 60–80% for active drivers.
Business %
Auto Insurance
Deduct the business-use portion of your auto insurance. Calculate using business miles ÷ total miles.
Full cost
Car Washes & Interior Cleaning
Keeping your car clean is a business requirement for rideshare. Car washes and interior detailing are fully deductible.
Full cost
Passenger Amenities
Water bottles, phone chargers, mints, air fresheners provided for passengers — fully deductible business supplies.
Full cost
Parking Fees & Tolls
Every toll and parking fee paid while driving for Uber is 100% deductible. Keep receipts or use the Uber app history.
Business %
Car Accessories
Phone mounts, dash cams, GPS devices, seat covers — deduct the business-use percentage.
100%
Health Insurance Premiums
If not eligible for employer insurance, deduct 100% of health, dental, and vision premiums.
50% of SE tax
Half of SE Tax
Deduct 50% of your 15.3% self-employment tax on Form 1040 Line 15 — directly reduces your AGI.
Full cost
Accounting & Tax Software
Stride, Everlance, QuickBooks Self-Employed, TurboTax — all tax preparation and tracking software is deductible.
Full cost
Business Bank Account Fees
Monthly fees for a separate business checking account are fully deductible as a business expense.
Business %
EV Charging Costs
Electric vehicle charging costs — both home and public — deduct the business-use percentage.
These deductions apply to IRS Schedule C (self-employment income). Eligibility depends on your specific situation. This is informational only — not tax advice. Consult a licensed CPA for your circumstances.