Applies the standard mileage deduction specifically to gig driving income, netting out platform commission fees alongside the vehicle deduction.
How it works
Business miles times the mileage rate gives the mileage deduction. Subtracting that and platform fees from gross income gives net taxable income.
What this does not include
This doesn’t include self-employment tax, which applies separately to net self-employment income — this site’s self-employment-tax calculator covers that additional Social Security and Medicare tax obligation.
How to use this calculator
- Enter gross income, business miles driven, the mileage rate, and platform fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can a rideshare driver use the actual expense method instead?
Yes — this site’s standard-mileage calculator compares the standard mileage method against tracking actual vehicle expenses, useful for a driver with an expensive-to-operate vehicle.
Are platform fees deductible?
Yes — commission and service fees charged by rideshare or delivery platforms are ordinary, deductible business expenses, separate from vehicle costs.
What miles count as “business miles” for a rideshare driver?
Generally miles driven while the app is on and available for rides, actively transporting a passenger, or on the way to pick one up — commuting to start a shift generally doesn’t count.
