Tax & Finances

• Best Banking Apps for Gig Workers (2026)

  Most gig workers don't need a business bank account. They need an account that separates tax money automatically and doesn't charge fees to do it. Here's what actually works.

• How to Save for Taxes as a Gig Worker (Without Overpaying or Getting Caught Short)

  The generic advice says save 30%. For gig workers with significant mileage deductions, that's often too high and ties up money you could be using. Here's how to calculate your actual number and build a system that works on variable income.

• Retirement Savings for Gig Workers: SEP IRA, Solo 401(k), and Roth IRA

  Gig workers have access to retirement accounts with higher contribution limits than most employees get. The right choice depends on your income level and how much you want to contribute. Here's how each one works.

• Best Mileage Tracking Apps for Gig Workers (2026)

  A straightforward comparison of the apps gig workers actually use to track mileage. What each one costs, how automatic detection works, and which one fits your situation.

• Best Tax Software for Gig Workers (2026)

  A direct comparison of tax software for gig workers filing Schedule C. What each product costs, how much hand-holding it provides, and which one fits your situation.

• Self-Employment Tax Explained for Gig Workers

  Gig workers pay both halves of Social Security and Medicare. That's the 15.3% self-employment tax. Here's exactly how it's calculated, what you can deduct, and what it costs at different income levels.

• Tax Deductions for Gig Workers Beyond Mileage

  Mileage is the big one, but it's not the only deduction available to gig workers. Here are the other write-offs worth tracking, what qualifies, and what doesn't.

• How to File Taxes as an Instacart Shopper (Step-by-Step)

  Instacart doesn't withhold taxes from full-service shoppers. Here's what counts as your income (it's not the grocery totals), what you can deduct, and how to file correctly.

• How to File Taxes as an Uber Eats Driver (Step-by-Step)

  Uber Eats doesn't withhold taxes from your pay. Here's what you actually owe, why your 1099-K can look confusing, and how to file without leaving deductions on the table.

• Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Gig Workers: What You Owe and When

  Gig workers don't have an employer withholding taxes. That means you're responsible for paying the IRS four times a year. Here's how to calculate what you owe, when to pay it, and what happens if you don't.

• DoorDash Mileage Deduction: How to Track and Claim It

  Mileage is the biggest tax deduction most DoorDash drivers have. Here's what counts, how to track it correctly, and how to claim it without leaving money on the table.

• How to File Taxes as a DoorDash Driver (Step-by-Step)

  DoorDash doesn't withhold taxes from your pay. Here's exactly what you owe, what you can deduct, and how to file without overpaying or getting caught off guard.