I have enjoyed driving for Uber and Lyft over the past 4 years albeit on a part time basis the last eighteen months due to severe rate cuts. Driver incomes have plummeted over the past couple of years, unfortunately, I don't see things improving unless the state and federal regulators get involved. In California, AB5 has become the law as of January 1, 2020 but way before the legislators acted on clarifying the IC (Independent Contractor) versus Employee debate, New York TLC (Taxi Limousine Commission) passed regulations as far as Uber and Lyft are concerned.
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Looking to get a detailed overview of all the Lyft rides you have taken this past year? Perhaps you need the information for work or tax purposes?
Luckily, the Lyft app has a handy 'Ride history' tab that lets you see a detailed overview of every single Lyft ride you have taken since October 2014. To export your ride receipts to hand in to work or to include with your taxes, simply tap ‘Export’ or the download icon in the top right corner of your app. From there, select the rides you wish to export and your will receive a …
read moreI have recently written about helpful apps for Uber & Lyft drivers. They range from navigation, to towing, to mileage tracking and to filing taxes. It is a couple of months before tax filing season. Most drivers received their 1099s and should start gathering documents in order to maximize their deductions.
As a self-employed (IC) worker, tax deductions for business expenses are the best way to prepare an accurate tax return and receive the largest possible rebate. You can deduct common driving expenses, including fees and tolls that Uber and Lyft take …
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Uber has just released a new, unique feature geared towards the baby boomers. Throughout the state of Florida, customers can now call a phone number to request a ride instead of hailing one through the app.
While the service was created and intended for older users of the popular ridesharing app, anyone can dial the new number to request a ride. Simply call 833-USE-UBER and you’ll be automatically connected with a human. The operator will ask for a few details, such as where you are located and where you would like to go, and then will confirm your trip and …
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The world has come to rely on credit cards. Even credit cards are beginning to be less necessary through the advent of Venmo, Google Pay, and similar technologies. Cash is far less common in people’s wallets than it was thirty years ago or even ten. It lacks the safety features credit cards do, so why is it still the best way to tip?
Companies tipping policies can vary as drastically as fall weather. When you leave a tip on a credit card, it can affect how the person you’re tipping receives it. Tips left on credit cards are taxed. Some …
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