Dasher Guide to Taxes
Disclaimer: As an independent contractor, you are responsible for keeping track of your earnings and accurately reporting them in tax filings. Except as described below for tip income, DoorDash does not provide a breakdown of your total earnings between base pay, pay boosts, milestones, etc. If you have any questions about what to report on your taxes, you should consult a tax professional. DoorDash cannot provide you with tax advice or verify the accuracy of publicly available tax guidance online. |
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Dashers in the US
Dashers in Puerto Rico
Dashers in Canada
Dashers in New Zealand
Dashers in Australia
Dashers in the US
If you earned $2,000 or more between January 1 and December 31, 2026, on the DoorDash platform, you’ll receive a Form 1099-NEC via the Dasher app. (For the 2025 tax year and earlier, the reporting threshold was $600.)
Starting in 2025, a federal law allows individuals to claim an income tax deduction (subject to eligibility requirements and limits) for qualified tips (“no tax on tips” or “NTOT”). To claim this deduction, the IRS requires that your tip income be reported on Form 1099-NEC. If you do not meet the 2026 IRS reporting threshold of $2,000, you may still opt to receive Form 1099-NEC through the Dasher app by updating your tax preferences.
To view, save, export, or print your Form 1099-NEC PDF, make sure you have the newest version of the Dasher app, then follow the steps below:
Step 1
Open the menu and tap 'Earnings'.
Tap 'View payout details', then 'Tax documents' under Reporting.
Step 2
Use the dropdown to select the desired year.
The form for the selected year will appear (the earliest year you can select is 2020).
Step 3
Tap the form to display it as a PDF.
Tap the share icon in the top right to share, save, or download the PDF.
Important to keep in mind:
By December 31: Confirm your physical address is correct in the Dasher app by following the steps below:
Log in to the Dasher app
Note: Please make sure you’re using the newest version of the Dasher app.
Navigate to add or update your address
For iOS users: On the Account tab of the Dasher app, tap 'Profile', then tap 'Edit profile details'.
For Android users: From the menu tab of the Dasher app, tap 'Account Details', then tap 'Edit Account Details'.
If adding your address for the first time, tap 'Add' next to Address. If updating your address, tap 'Update' next to the current address.
Fill in your address details under 'Where do you live?'.
Once you’ve confirmed your address, tap 'Continue', then 'Save'.
By January 31:
Your Form 1099-NEC will be available to download in the Dasher app.
If you opt out of electronic delivery by January 10, you will receive your Form 1099-NEC by mail at the address on file. It will be postmarked by January 31 (typically arriving in early February).
Please note: Mail delivery can take up to 10 business days and may be affected by USPS service disruptions outside of DoorDash’s control.
DoorDash will file your Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide the information to relevant state tax authorities.
If you need to update your name or TIN (SSN or EIN) on the Form 1099-NEC after January 31 or need to report that you moved to a different state, contact DoorDash Support here.
Address changes within the same state will not be reflected on tax forms. If your address has changed, update it in the Dasher app using the steps above.
By April 15:
Federal deadline to file individual income tax returns (unless extended). Have your Form 1099-NEC available when you prepare your return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Form 1099-NEC?
A: Form 1099-NEC is a federal information return used to report nonemployee compensation, such as payments to independent contractors. (Wages, salaries, and tips to employees are reported on Form W-2.) Form 1099-NEC is filed with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and, if required, state tax authorities. The form summarizes your earnings as an independent contractor on the DoorDash platform in the US. You will receive Form 1099-NEC if you earn $2,000 or more during calendar year 2026 (the threshold was $600 for 2025 and earlier tax years).
Q: What tax forms will be sent?
A: The only tax form DoorDash provides to eligible Dashers is Form 1099-NEC, which is issued to Dashers who earn $2,000 or more on the platform between January 1 and December 31.
Q: Can I opt in to receive Form 1099-NEC?
A: Yes. If your earnings are less than the IRS reporting threshold ($2,000 for 2026), you can still choose to receive Form 1099-NEC from DoorDash by updating your tax preferences in the Dasher app.
To opt in:
1. Open the Dasher app and go to the 'Earnings' tab.
2. Tap 'View payout details'.
3. Under 'Reporting', select 'Tax Statement Preferences'.
4. Toggle 'On' to opt in to receive Form 1099-NEC.
Q: How will tax forms be delivered?
A: By January 31, eligible Dashers who earned $2,000 or more during the year, or opted to receive Form 1099-NEC, will be able to view, save, export, or print their Form 1099-NEC PDF from the 'Earnings' tab of the Dasher app by tapping 'View payout details', then 'Tax documents' under 'Reporting', and using the dropdown to select the desired year.
Q: What about Tips?
A: Starting in 2025, a federal law allows individuals to claim an income tax deduction for qualified tip income, subject to eligibility requirements and limits. To claim the deduction, your tip income must be reported on an IRS information return. For Dashers, that is Form 1099-NEC.
If you earn less than the 1099 reporting threshold ($2,000 for 2026), you can still opt to receive a Form 1099-NEC. Update your tax preferences in the Dasher app, using the same steps as in the "Can I opt in to receive Form 1099-NEC?" question above.
Q: How can I check my mileage for tax deduction purposes?
A: As an independent contractor, you are responsible for tracking your business expenses. Business-related mileage may be deductible, so it is helpful to keep a record of the miles you drive. For IRS guidance, see the IRS publication Standard Mileage Rates at a Glance here.
DoorDash will send mileage estimate emails by February 28 to U.S. and Canadian Dashers who dashed by car and had on-delivery mileage during the year. The estimate covers on-delivery mileage only and may not reflect all of your deductible business miles, so please keep your own records.
Keep in mind that DoorDash does not provide tax advice. If you have questions about your taxes, including which business-related expenses may be deductible, please consult a tax professional.
Q: How do I update my tax information?
A: If you need to update your name or TIN (SSN or EIN) on the Form 1099-NEC after January 31, or need to report that you moved to a different state, contact DoorDash Support here.
Address changes within the same state will not be reflected on tax forms. If your address has changed, update it in the Dasher app using the address steps in the “Important dates and actions” section above.
Please note: If you opt out of electronic delivery by January 10, we will mail your Form 1099-NEC to the address on file. You can still contact DoorDash Support to update your information after January 31 and download your updated Form 1099-NEC electronically.
Q: How can I get my DoorDash earnings history?
A: Your Form 1099-NEC reports your reportable earnings for the year. You can view and download your monthly earnings statements in the Dasher App. Please click here for more information.
Note that reimbursements (e.g., if you paid for an order out of pocket) are generally not included in 1099 earnings.
Dashers in Puerto Rico
Important for Puerto Rico Dashers
If you live and work in Puerto Rico, you’ll receive Form 480.6SP from DoorDash. All natural persons who receive payments for services rendered in Puerto Rico will receive a Puerto Rico Treasury Department Form 480.6SP. This form reports your delivery income directly to Hacienda (Puerto Rico’s Treasury Department), not the IRS. It should be reported on your Puerto Rico income tax return and replaces the U.S. Form 1099-NEC for local reporting.
What It Is
Form 480.6SP is issued by Hacienda to report income earned by independent contractors or self-employed individuals — including DoorDash Dashers in Puerto Rico. It’s the Puerto Rico equivalent version of Form 1099-NEC, showing how much you earned through DoorDash during the year. Form 480.6SP reports the payments received, on a calendar-year basis, for the services rendered in Puerto Rico.
Who Gets It
If you completed deliveries in Puerto Rico during the tax year, DoorDash will issue you a Form 480.6SP for the calendar year. It shows your total earnings before any deductions or expenses (like gas, mileage, or phone costs).
How to Get Your Form
You can access your Form 480.6SP online through SURI — the Sistema Unificado de Rentas Internas portal from Hacienda.
Log in to your account
Go to “Print W-2PR Form and/or Informatives” (Informative Returns)
Download your Form 480.6SP
Dashers in Canada
Dashers in Canada, please consult this article for further information.
Dashers in New Zealand
Dashers in New Zealand, please consult this article for further information.
Dashers in Australia
Dashers in Australia, please consult this article for further information.
