So if you are saying that RIGHT NOW, you do NOT have a 1099 from Uber that includes your tips, then you would not be able to take the deduction for tips. If the tips are included on the 1099, then you WOULD be able to claim the tips.
A statement from Uber does not count, but the 1099 they sent you DOES count as they DO include your tips on it. Do NOT enter the statement from Uber separately. The only type of tips that would not count with your Uber services would be cash tips that Uber is not aware of. They are even offering to give those who earned less than the $600 the option of opting in to get a 1099.
The statement that you received from Uber is in addition to the 1099, so you can enter the tip amount. Once you enter the 1099, click the button that says you received tips and then enter the amount that is on the statement.
Tax Deduction for Qualified Tips
Beginning in 2025, a new federal tax law allows individuals to claim an income tax deduction for qualified tips (“no tax on tips”). To claim this deduction, the IRS requires that your tip income be reported on a 1099 Tax Form.
If you do not meet the IRS threshold, you can opt in to receive Forms 1099-K (and 1099-NEC, if applicable) by updating your Tax Settings through the web driver portal or the Uber Driver app. This can help support your claim for a federal deduction on qualified tips.
We recommend consulting a tax professional or service, such as TurboTax, for advice on federal and possible state deductions related to tip income.
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