I use an app called Hytch Rewards where I can share rides with passengers as we commute to work and we get paid according how many miles travel. Do I need to pay taxes?

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

Yes, if you made more than $400 you will need to file this as self-employment income.

This is your net income, so if you had expenses for gas that would reduce the income to less than $400, you do not need to file.

Source: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employed-individuals-tax-center

[linedanceceltick]

Thank you. It's really not my net income and I was nowhere near $400. I have another question: I did 'A Customers Point of View' which also deals with commuting to and from work but we take a survey to grade our driver and we get paid for it. I've talked to the staff from a customer's point of view and they did say that I don't have to have a 1099 since I didn't get over $600. I didn't make anywhere near 600 so I was wondering if it's the same as hytch, do I not need to file?