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💼 DASHER AS A BUSINESS: TAXES, MILEAGE & WRITE-OFFS

DasherU Pro membership required · 11 lessons

Most Dashers Leave $1,000+ on the Table at Tax Time

Because you're an independent contractor, you're responsible for your own taxes — but you also have access to powerful deductions that W-2 employees don't get. Most Dashers know about the mileage deduction, but miss dozens of other write-offs that add up to hundreds or thousands of dollars.

This course turns your gig into a real business with proper expense tracking, quarterly tax management, and a complete understanding of every deduction available to you.

💼 Key Insight: In 2025, the IRS standard mileage rate is 70 cents per mile. If you drive 300 miles/week, that's $210 in deductions per week — over $10,000 per year. Not tracking your mileage is the single most expensive mistake Dashers make.

Course Curriculum — 11 Lessons

01

You're a Business Owner — Start Thinking Like One

⏱ 10 min

02

The IRS Mileage Deduction: 70 Cents Per Mile Explained

⏱ 14 min

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03

Setting Up Automatic Mileage Tracking with Solo & Hurdlr

⏱ 16 min

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04

Every Expense You Can Write Off as a Dasher

⏱ 18 min

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05

Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments Made Simple

⏱ 15 min

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06

How to File Taxes Free with Solo Pro

⏱ 12 min

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07

Your Phone Bill, Car Maintenance & More

⏱ 11 min

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08

Building a Simple Profit & Loss Statement

⏱ 13 min

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09

DoorDash's 1099 Explained

⏱ 9 min

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10

Setting Income Goals and Tracking Weekly P&L

⏱ 12 min

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11

Year-End Tax Prep Checklist for Dashers

⏱ 14 min

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🔒 This course requires a DasherU Pro membership to access.

Unlock Access — $19/mo
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Understand your status as a self-employed independent contractor
Calculate and track your mileage deduction automatically
Identify every legitimate expense you can write off
Set up quarterly estimated tax payments to avoid penalties
File your taxes for free using Solo Pro
Understand your DoorDash 1099-NEC form
Deduct your phone bill, car maintenance, and gear
Build a simple weekly profit & loss statement
Prepare for tax season without stress
Set realistic net income goals after expenses and taxes