Common 1099 Principal Business Activity Codes
You can find a list of codes in the instructions for the Schedule C. Here are some potential codes for on-demand or sharing economy 1099 work:
Type - Examples - Code
Ridesharing: Uber, Lyft, Sidecar
485300 Taxi & Limousine Service
Cleaning: Handy, Homejoy
561720 Janitorial Services
Renting :Airbnb, Homeaway, VRBO
721100 Traveler Accommodation (including hotels, motels, & bed & breakfast inns)
Delivery: Postmates, Instacart, Shyp
492000 Couriers & messengers
Other Freelancers: Consultants, designers
Depends on type of work (e.g. 541600 Management, scientific,
technical consulting services, 541400 Specialized design services
