Expense Tracker for Uber, Lyft & DoorDash Drivers
Every mile. Every receipt. Schedule C-ready.
Rideshare and delivery drivers have more deductions than almost any other self-employed worker — and more documentation requirements. CentSense handles both: mileage logs that satisfy the IRS, AI receipt scanning, and a one-click Schedule C export.
What Rideshare & Delivery Drivers Can Deduct
| Deduction | Schedule C Line | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business mileage | Line 9 | $0.725/mile for 2026 |
| Phone bill (business %) | Line 25 | Log your usage split |
| Phone mount, charger | Line 22 | 100% if used only for driving |
| Car washes | Line 9 | Keep every receipt |
| Parking & tolls | Line 9 | Yes, these are deductible |
| Insulated bag (DoorDash) | Line 22 | Delivery equipment |
| Health insurance (self-employed) | Schedule 1 | If you pay your own premiums |
Mileage: Your Largest Deduction
For most drivers, mileage is the biggest line item on their return. At $0.725/mile, every 1,000 business miles = $725 in deductions. A driver who logs 20,000 business miles saves $14,500 in deductions — before any other expenses.
What counts as business mileage:
- Driving to the first pickup of the day (if you have a home office)
- All trips while the app is on
- Driving between pickups in the same session
- Trips to the store to buy supplies for your delivery work
What doesn't count:
- Your first drive from home if you have no home office
- Personal errands mixed into a driving shift
The IRS requires four fields per trip: date, destination, business purpose, and miles driven. CentSense captures all four automatically.
Full guide to the 2026 IRS mileage rate →
Phone Deduction: How to Calculate It
You can deduct the business-use percentage of your monthly phone bill on Line 25. Here's how to calculate it:
- Track a 30-day sample period
- Count hours on the driving app vs. total phone use
- Apply that percentage to your annual phone bill
Example: $80/month × 12 months = $960/year × 75% business use = $720 deduction.
App Switching: Uber and DoorDash in the Same Year
If you drive for multiple platforms, your mileage log needs to be complete across all apps — not just one. Use CentSense's client projects to create separate projects for Uber and DoorDash income periods, so your expenses and mileage stay organized per platform.
Looking to Switch from MileIQ?
If you're currently paying for MileIQ after their 2026 price increase, CentSense Solo gives you mileage tracking plus AI receipt scanning and Schedule C export for $5/month — less than the new MileIQ price.
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