FREE TAX GUIDES · WRITTEN BY A LICENSED CPA
Everything gig workers
need to know about taxes.
Plain English. No jargon. Real numbers. Updated for 2025.
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CPA GUIDE
RIDESHARE · UBER & LYFT
The Hidden Deduction Gig Workers Are Leaving on the Table Every Year
Gig platforms report your gross earnings on a 1099-K — before taking their fee. Most workers pay income tax on money they never received. Here's the full fix, with numbers.
Licensed CPA
9 min read
IRC §162(a)
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DEDUCTIONS
The Mileage Deduction: $0.70/Mile in 2025 — Are You Claiming All of Yours?
Most drivers claim less than half their eligible miles. Here's exactly which miles count and how to document them.
7 min · IRC §162
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ESTIMATED TAXES
Quarterly Taxes: The Four Deadlines Every Gig Worker Needs to Know
Miss one and the IRS charges penalties — even if you pay in full by April. The exact formula and deadlines for 2025.
8 min · Form 1040-ES
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RETIREMENT
Solo 401(k): Shelter $23,500 of Gig Income from Taxes This Year
The most powerful account most gig workers have never heard of. If you earn over $20K, you're leaving money behind.
10 min · IRC §401(k)
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DELIVERY
DoorDash Taxes 2025: What Your 1099 Really Means and What to Deduct
DoorDash reports gross earnings before their fee. Here's how to file correctly and claim every deduction.
8 min · IRC §162
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DEDUCTIONS
The Home Office Deduction: Who Qualifies and How to Claim It Safely
Not an audit trigger if done right. Here's who qualifies, which method produces the larger deduction, and what to document.
7 min · IRC §280A
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TAX BASICS
Self-Employment Tax: What It Is and Four Legal Ways to Reduce It
Gig workers pay 15.3% SE tax on top of income tax. Four specific, legal strategies can reduce it significantly.
8 min · IRC §1401
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