Can I write off Uber on my taxes if I take it to work?
Unfortunately, “commuting” in any form is not a tax deductible expense. This includes ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft.
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Work-related travel is indeed deductible, including ridesharing. Our Raleigh accountants at C.E. Thorn, CPA, PLLC recommend keeping a detailed log of any work-related travel you utilize– whether it's ridesharing services, meal expenses, the cost of professional development training, or something else.
If you earn more than $400 from Uber or Lyft, you must file a tax return and report your driving earnings to the IRS. Most Uber and Lyft drivers report income as sole proprietors, which allows you to report business income on your personal tax return.
As far as Uber is concerned, you're an independent contractor who provides a service, not an employee. That's why Uber doesn't withhold taxes from your payments. It's also why the company reports your earnings on 1099 forms, rather than on a W-2.
45 minutes is very standard, the shortest of my coworkers is 30 minutes. Many folks are up near 1.5 hours. You and your husband are extremely likely to change jobs, so the commute may not always be the same. That being said, 45 minutes is not that bad.
If you are doing a regular 35 hours week then a 1.5-hour commute is doable and you'll have enough time left to do something in the evenings, but not much. If you have a longer working week, then you are going to find your free time in the evening is severely limited.