Tax documents for gig workers with several apps
If you work across several apps such as rideshare, delivery, errands or task platforms, you will receive a separate statement from each one. The challenge is combining them with your expenses into one clear picture for your preparer.
Income documents
- Annual earnings summary from every app you worked on
- Forms 1099-NEC or 1099-K from each platform, where issued
- Weekly payout statements for months where no form is provided
- Tips received in cash or outside the app
- Any bonuses, referral payments or incentive income
Expenses and receipts
- Mileage log, or actual vehicle cost records, covering all apps
- Phone plan and mobile data (business share)
- Insurance for commercial or rideshare coverage
- Bags, insulated carriers, tools and uniforms
- Tolls, parking and car washes
- Platform fees, background checks and permits
Other records to gather
- One combined log showing the miles driven with the app on
- Health insurance premium statements
- Estimated tax payment confirmations
- Vehicle purchase, lease or loan statements
- Bank statements showing deposits from each platform
Common mistakes to avoid
- Only tracking miles for one app and forgetting the others
- Assuming a platform without a 1099 means the income is not reportable
- Mixing apps in one deposit account with no way to tell the sources apart
- No separate record of tips paid in cash
- Skipping estimated taxes because nothing is withheld
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to report income from small gigs?
Generally yes. Income is reportable whether or not a platform sends a form, so keep your own record of what each app paid you.
How do I track mileage across multiple apps?
Use a single log or a mileage app that records every business trip, whichever app it was for, with the date and purpose. Avoid reconstructing it after the year ends.
Which is better, mileage or actual expenses?
It depends on your vehicle and driving. Give your preparer both the miles and the vehicle costs so they can compare the two methods.
Related checklists
This is a general checklist to help you gather paperwork, not tax or legal advice. Rules and thresholds change and depend on your situation, so confirm details with a qualified preparer or the IRS.