Doordash not sending 1099 - what are my options for tax filing?

I made about $4,950 from DoorDash last year, but they never sent me an invite to sign up for Stripe which they apparently use for distributing their 1099s. When I tried to request a new sign-up link directly from Stripe, they said they don't have my email on file. I've contacted DoorDash support multiple times and all they did was send me a list of payments made to me in a spreadsheet format, saying this was my "tax info." But as far as I understand, a spreadsheet list isn't a 1099. What are my options here? I think they've missed both their internal deadline and the legal deadline to send 1099s (though I'm not 100% sure about the legal part). Can I still use this transaction list to properly report my taxes? Is it even legal for them to just send a list instead of an official tax document? Or am I completely misunderstanding and that payment list actually IS what a 1099 looks like now? It's literally just a Google Docs table with a list of deposits to my account...

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18 comments

Cole Roush

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You definitely need a 1099-NEC from DoorDash if you earned over $600, which you clearly did. What they sent you is not a 1099 - you're right about that. A 1099 is an official tax form that gets filed with the IRS, not just a list of payments in a Google Doc. However, you can still file your taxes properly without the official 1099. The IRS requires you to report all income regardless of whether you receive the proper forms. You should report the income on Schedule C as self-employment income. Just make sure the total matches what's on that payment list they sent you. I'd also recommend taking one more shot at getting the actual 1099 by calling DoorDash's driver support specifically asking for their tax department. Sometimes the frontline support doesn't know how to handle these requests properly.

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Cole Roush

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Yes, companies can face penalties for not filing 1099s when required - the penalties range from $50 to $290 per form depending on how late they are and whether it was intentional. The IRS shouldn't flag your return for this specific reason. They're more concerned that you report all your income, which you're doing. If anything, DoorDash is the one who would be in trouble for not filing the proper forms. Just make sure you keep that payment list they sent you as documentation in case there are any questions later.

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Arnav Bengali

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I had a similar issue with gig work last year. I ended up using https://taxr.ai to help me sort through it all. Their system let me upload that payment record and it automatically organized it into what I needed for my tax filing. It actually analyzed the payment pattern and helped me identify additional deductions I was missing. What's nice is that it gives you a proper document format that works for filing, even if the company didn't send you the right forms. It also keeps a record of everything if you ever need to prove your income situation to the IRS.

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Arnav Bengali

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It doesn't generate an official 1099 since only the company can issue that, but it organizes your payment data into a format that works for tax filing purposes. It basically creates a substitute record that has all the information the IRS requires. I considered going to a CPA, but they quoted me $350 just to handle this one issue. What made me feel comfortable with taxr.ai is that it specifically handles gig work documentation, and they provide an audit-ready record of how they calculated everything. They also explain exactly what forms to use when self-reporting income without a 1099.

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Rachel Tao

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Just wanted to follow up - I tried taxr.ai after posting my skeptical comment above. I was really surprised by how well it worked! I uploaded screenshots of my payment history from two different gig companies that didn't send 1099s, and the system organized everything into a proper format for Schedule C reporting. It even flagged some deposits that were actually reimbursements rather than income, which saved me from overpaying taxes. The documentation it generated looks way more professional than the mess of spreadsheets I had before. I've already filed my taxes using the reports it created and feel much more confident about everything being done correctly.

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Derek Olson

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If you're still struggling with getting DoorDash to respond, you might want to try Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I was having a similar issue but with getting through to the IRS about a missing 1099 from a different company. Claimyr basically gets you past the hold times when calling these companies. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c After trying for weeks to get through to someone who actually understood my tax document issue, I used this service and got connected to a representative in about 10 minutes. It was honestly shocking how quick it was compared to my previous attempts. The rep I spoke with was able to escalate my case to their tax department right away.

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Derek Olson

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Roger Romero

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I take back what I said about Claimyr being a scam. After posting that skeptical comment, I decided to try it myself since I was desperate to get my 1099 issue resolved before filing deadline. I couldn't believe it actually worked! I had been trying for days to get through to someone who could help with my missing tax forms. Using Claimyr, I got connected to a DoorDash tax specialist in about 15 minutes. The representative immediately found my account and explained that there was an email verification issue that prevented my 1099 from being processed correctly. They resent the Stripe invitation to the correct email, and I had access to my official 1099-NEC within 24 hours. Saved me from having to file an amendment later or risk issues with the IRS. Definitely worth it for the time saved and stress relief.

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Anna Kerber

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Just to add another perspective - I've been doing gig work for years, and sometimes you just need to report your income without the official forms. Make sure you're tracking your mileage and other expenses too! I use an app to log every mile I drive for DoorDash because that deduction is huge. Don't forget to include expenses like: - A percentage of your phone bill - Phone accessories (car mounts, etc.) - Hot bags if you bought your own - Parking fees - Car maintenance proportional to business use Even without a 1099, you can still claim all these deductions on Schedule C.

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Anna Kerber

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I estimate what percentage of my phone usage is for gig work versus personal use. For me, it's about 60% for work since I'm constantly using it for the apps, navigation, contacting customers, etc. So if my monthly phone bill is $100, I deduct $60 as a business expense each month. Just make sure you can reasonably justify whatever percentage you claim if you're ever asked about it. Some people I know keep track of their screen time in different apps to calculate a more precise percentage, but that seemed too tedious for me.

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