The IRS allows gig workers to deduct ordinary and necessary business expenses. Here's every category you can legally claim.
Track every business mile with GPS logging. The IRS accepts app-tracked mileage. Usually the single biggest deduction for drivers.
Track gas, insurance, repairs, registration, depreciation. Calculate business use percentage. Better for newer cars with high depreciation.
If you use your phone 50% for gig work, deduct 50% of your monthly bill. Keep a log showing the calculation.
Exclusive and regular use of a home space for work. Simplified: $5/sq ft up to 300 sq ft = $1,500 max.
All tax-deductible. A $100 hot bag pays for itself in tax savings at the 22% bracket.
Branded uniforms required by your platform. Regular clothes are NOT deductible.
Stride, Hurdlr, Everlance, QuickBooks, FreshBooks — all fully deductible.
Self-employed health insurance premiums are deductible above-the-line, even if you don't itemize.