You can either deduct the standard mileage rate—currently $0.655 cents per mile in 2023 —or you can itemize and deduct all of your car expenses. What kinds of car expenses could you deduct?
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The average income for most DoorDash drivers ranges between $15 and $25 per hour. You may also earn more than this if you get plenty of additional income from tips for your orders.
Report your business mileage deduction on Form 1040 Schedule C, applying the standard mileage rate or your actual vehicle expenses. Enter qualifying business expenses on Schedule C as well, categorizing each appropriately. Use Form 4562 to calculate depreciation deductions on assets like your car or phone.
Empowering Dashers With Advanced TelematicsThe app uses key data about speed, distance traveled and braking, in order to provide Dashers with helpful and real-time insights about their driving.