Self-Employment Tax

Working in the gig economy offers flexibility and independence, but it also comes with tax obligations that traditional employees never have to think about. If you drive for DoorDash, deliver packages for Amazon Flex, freelance on Upwork, or do tasks on TaskRabbit, you’re considered self-employed by the IRS — and that changes everything about how you handle taxes. This guide covers what every gig worker needs to know to stay compliant, maximize deductions, and avoid unpleasant surprises at tax time. ...

If you’re driving for DoorDash, delivering with Amazon Flex, shopping for Instacart, or freelancing on any platform, you’re self-employed in the eyes of the IRS. That means you’re responsible for paying your own taxes — but it also means you have access to deductions that W-2 employees don’t. The problem? Most gig workers leave money on the table because nobody teaches them what they can actually deduct. Let’s fix that. ...