How to Get Your Uber 1099

Which Uber tax forms will I get?

Uber issues a 1099-NEC if you earned $600 or more from non-driving payments such as referrals, bonuses, and incentives. It issues a 1099-K to report the payments riders made for your trips that were processed through Uber's platform; the reporting threshold for 1099-K has been lowering, so more drivers now receive one.

Regardless of which forms you get, Uber always provides a Tax Summary. It is not an official IRS form, but it breaks down your gross earnings, Uber's service fees, tolls, and other adjustments, which is exactly what you need to report income accurately and claim back the fees Uber took out.

1. Download from the Uber driver dashboard

1. Sign in at drivers.uber.com with your driver account, or open the Uber Driver app.
2. Go to Account, then Tax Information (on the web, look for the Tax Information or Documents tab).
3. Open the tax year you need. Any 1099-K, 1099-NEC, and your Tax Summary will be listed there.
4. Download each available document as a PDF for your records and your tax preparer.

Official 1099 forms are posted by January 31. Your Tax Summary is usually available a bit earlier.

2. Use your Tax Summary to reconcile

1. Open the Tax Summary and note your gross trip earnings, then the Uber service fee, booking fee, and any tolls.
2. Your gross earnings are what you report as income; the Uber fees are a business expense you deduct.
3. Cross-check this against your weekly earnings statements so nothing is missed.

Many drivers overpay by reporting only their net payout. Report gross earnings, then deduct Uber's fees, the result is the same but the documentation is correct.

3. If a form is missing

1. Confirm you are looking at the correct tax year and that you meet the threshold for that form.
2. Check that your account email is current so notifications reach you.
3. Contact Uber driver support through the Help section if a document you expect is not showing.

1099-K vs 1099-NEC vs Tax Summary

The 1099-K reports the total payments riders made for your trips, before Uber took its cut. The 1099-NEC reports separate payments like referral bonuses and incentives. The Tax Summary ties it all together and shows the fees Uber deducted, which you get to write off.

The key thing to understand is that the 1099-K number can look higher than what actually hit your bank account, because it is gross of Uber's fees. You report that gross figure as income and then deduct the fees, so you are not taxed on money Uber kept.

What to do if your Uber 1099 is wrong or missing

If the numbers do not line up with your Tax Summary or your bank deposits, do not file the mismatched figure. Reconcile against the Tax Summary first, since it is the most detailed breakdown, then contact Uber support to request a correction if something is genuinely off.

If you earned enough to expect a form but none appears, confirm the tax year and your account email, and reach out to driver support. Remember that even with no form, all of your Uber earnings are taxable and must be reported.

Do Uber drivers pay self-employment tax?

Yes. As an independent contractor you owe self-employment tax (about 15.3% for Social Security and Medicare) on top of income tax, and nothing is withheld from your payouts. Setting aside roughly 25 to 30% of your net earnings as you drive keeps you ready for the bill.

You are taxed on profit, not gross fares. Uber's fees, your mileage, and your other driving costs all reduce that profit, so accurate records directly lower what you owe.

Deductions that lower your Uber taxes

You are taxed on net profit, so track every deductible cost. Common Uber driver write-offs include:

• Mileage: the standard mileage rate for every business mile, usually the biggest single deduction for rideshare drivers.
• Uber's service and booking fees, which come straight off your Tax Summary.
• Phone and data plan, for the business-use portion.
• Tolls, parking, and airport fees paid while driving.
• Car cleaning, water and mints for riders, dashcam, and phone mount used for the job.

Good to know

• Your Tax Summary is the most useful document Uber gives you, use it to report gross earnings and claim back Uber's fees.
• Report gross fares and deduct Uber's fees rather than reporting only your net payout; the tax is the same but the records are correct.
• Track mileage daily, it is almost always the largest deduction and the easiest to lose.
• Set aside 25 to 30% of net earnings for taxes since nothing is withheld.