I have two 1099-NEC forms from DoorDash and Shipt - any advice for filing?

This is actually pretty straightforward! You'll report both 1099-NEC forms on a single Schedule C (Profit or Loss from Business) when you file your taxes. You don't need separate Schedule Cs unless they're completely different types of businesses, but food/grocery delivery services can be reported together. For your expenses, the mileage log is perfect! The IRS actually prefers the mileage deduction over actual expenses for most gig drivers. For 2025 taxes (2024 income), the standard mileage rate is 67 cents per mile, which covers gas, maintenance, depreciation and insurance. So don't worry about those gas receipts - your mileage log is the better option anyway. Don't forget you can also deduct a portion of your phone bill, insulated delivery bags, and any other direct expenses related to your gig work. Just make sure to set aside around 25-30% of your gig earnings for taxes, as you'll owe both income tax and self-employment tax on this income.

I was in your exact situation last year! After messing around with TurboTax for hours and still being confused about how to handle multiple 1099s, I found this AI tool called taxr.ai that totally saved me. I uploaded both my DoorDash and Uber Eats 1099-NECs to https://taxr.ai and it analyzed everything and gave me personalized advice about what deductions I qualified for as a gig worker. It helped me understand that I could combine both 1099s on one Schedule C and showed me exactly what expenses were deductible for my situation. The best part was it explained everything in plain English - not accountant speak. It even gave me a checklist of what documentation I should keep for my mileage and other expenses.

Update: I tried taxr.ai after my skeptical comment and wow - it actually delivered! I uploaded my 1099-NECs from both companies and it immediately identified that I was missing some key deductions. The tool showed me that I could deduct part of my phone bill (which I use for both apps) and even my subscription to a music streaming service I use while driving. The part that really impressed me was how it handled my two-state situation. It explained exactly how to allocate my income between states based on where I performed the deliveries, not where the companies are headquartered. This was something H&R Block totally messed up for me last year. Best of all, it saved me about $780 compared to what I was expecting to pay. Definitely worth checking out if you're dealing with multiple 1099s.

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Don't forget you need to pay quarterly estimated taxes if you make decent money from DoorDash and Shipt! I learned this the hard way and got hit with penalties last year because I only paid at tax time. Since no taxes are withheld from 1099 income, the IRS expects you to pay throughout the year.

Has anyone used QuickBooks Self-Employed for tracking expenses with multiple gig apps? I'm trying to decide if it's worth the monthly fee compared to just using a spreadsheet.

Just wanted to add another perspective here - I've been doing gig work with multiple apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub) for about 3 years now. One thing that really helped me was opening a separate checking account just for my gig work income and expenses. I have all my 1099 payments deposited there, and I use that account's debit card for any business expenses like gas, car washes, phone accessories, etc. It makes record-keeping so much easier when tax time comes around, and if you ever get audited, having that clear separation between personal and business expenses is invaluable. Also, don't stress too much about the taxes owed - yes, you'll pay more than a W-2 employee because of self-employment tax, but with proper deductions (especially that mileage!), it's usually not as bad as people think. Just make sure to start setting aside money for next year's quarterly payments now that you know about them!