People who perform services for companies such as Uber, Task Rabbit, Airbnb, DogVacay, and similar companies are generally considered independent contractors. If you are considered an independent contractor, you will report your income and expenses on Schedule C (Form 1040) Profit or Loss From Business.
Per the IRS Gig Economy Tax Center webpage:
The gig economy—also called sharing economy or access economy—is activity where people earn income providing on-demand work, services or goods. Often, it’s through a digital platform like an app or website.
You must report income earned from the gig economy on a tax return, even if the income is:
Gig work is certain activity you do to earn income, often through an app or website (digital platform), like:
Note: This list does not include all types of gig work.
Digital platforms are businesses that match workers' services or goods with customers via apps or websites. This includes businesses that provide access to:
Note: This list does not include all types of digital platforms.
To enter or review information for your business on federal Schedule C in the TaxAct program, go to our Schedule C - Entering Sole Proprietorship in Program FAQ.
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