How much to put aside for tax
For rideshare and delivery drivers in the United States. See what your driving adds to your 2026 federal tax — self-employment tax included — and how many cents of every dollar the apps pay to keep back.
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United States federal tax for 2026 only. An estimate from the rules this site has verified, not tax advice. State and local income tax are not included, and nothing is filed or sent anywhere.
You
Before tax. Leave blank if driving is all you do
Driving income for 2026
The gross total on your platforms’ tax summaries
e.g. phone share, fees, supplies
Deducted on top of mileage
Your car
Rate: 72.5 cents
Rate: 76 cents
Fuel, repairs, insurance, depreciation
Business miles ÷ all miles
The IRS raised the business rate from July 1, 2026, because of fuel prices — so miles before and after are counted separately. Keep a mileage log: which miles count as business miles, and why commuting is treated differently, is set out in IRS Publication 463.
Sources
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