How should I set up multiple Schedule C's for my gig work with Doordash, Uber, and Grubhub 1099s?

You can actually combine all your delivery gig work on a single Schedule C since they're all essentially the same type of business activity (delivery services). Here's how to handle each: For Doordash - Use the information from your 1099-NEC to report that income on your Schedule C. For Uber - Even though they only provided a tax summary instead of an official tax form, you still need to report that income. Use the numbers from the tax summary to complete your Schedule C. The summary typically breaks down your earnings, Uber's fees, and other details you'll need. For Grubhub - Since you didn't receive any tax forms, you should report the income based on your own records. Look up your total earnings in your account and include that amount with your other delivery income. When filling out your Schedule C, you can use a business name like "Delivery Services" and the appropriate business code for delivery contractors. Make sure to keep good records of all your expenses like mileage, car maintenance, portion of phone bill, etc., as these are deductible against your combined delivery income.

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Just wanted to add that you should definitely keep track of your mileage for each app separately! I made the mistake of just tracking total miles last year without noting which app I was driving for. Even though you'll put everything on one Schedule C, having that breakdown by platform can be really useful for seeing which gigs are actually profitable after expenses. I found out I was actually LOSING money on some Doordash orders once I factored in gas and depreciation, but making decent money on Uber Eats. Changed how I prioritize which orders to accept.

In addition to what others have said, make sure you're tracking ALL your expenses, not just mileage! I do all these delivery apps too and was leaving money on the table my first year. Deductible expenses: - Phone bill (% used for gig work) - Phone holder/mount for car - Hot bags (if you bought your own) - Portion of car insurance - Parking fees while waiting for orders - Dashcams (safety equipment) - Cleaning supplies for your car - Masks, hand sanitizer, etc. If you use the actual expense method instead of standard mileage rate, you can also deduct gas, maintenance, repairs, etc., but usually the standard mileage rate is better.

Great thread! I went through this exact same confusion last year with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates. One thing I learned the hard way is to make sure you reconcile your bank deposits with what the platforms report. DoorDash's 1099-NEC was straightforward, but Uber's tax summary sometimes includes tips and other payments that might not match exactly with your bank records due to timing differences. I had to go through my statements month by month to make sure I wasn't missing any income or double-counting anything. Also, even though you can combine everything on one Schedule C, I'd suggest keeping a simple spreadsheet that breaks down your income by platform just for your own records. It helps you see which apps are actually worth your time and makes it easier if you ever need to answer questions about your income sources. The business code 492000 that Anastasia mentioned is spot on - that's what I used and had no issues with the IRS.