Start with gross business receipts
Include platform pay, bonuses, incentives, and tips after reconciling statements and deposits. A 1099 can help but does not define the complete receipt total.
Use /guides/schedule-c-for-drivers/ for a field-by-field record checklist.
Subtract supported costs once
Enter nonvehicle expenses with a business purpose and records. Select either standard mileage or actual vehicle expenses for the same period; the model warns when the methods would be mixed.
Review /mileage/standard-vs-actual/ before entering vehicle costs.
Profit is the tax bridge, not cash left
Gig take-home pay uses cash expenses and modeled taxes for a separate remainder. Standard mileage can lower profit without being money spent at the moment of the deduction.
Frequently asked questions
Does this file Schedule C?
No. It organizes a modeled bridge and does not create or submit a tax form.
Can I enter gas and standard mileage together?
Not for the same core vehicle period without confirming a specific rule. The tool keeps the methods separate.
Is modeled profit my taxable income?
No. It is a Schedule C-style business-profit bridge before other income, deductions, and return-level rules.
Official sources
- IRS 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Topic 554: Self-employment tax
- IRS Schedule C instructions: business income and expenses
- IRS Publication 463: car-expense records and substantiation
See methodology for formulas, source status, assumptions, and known limits.