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posted May 31, 2019 7:15:30 PM

I am a lyft driver and have no idea how i am supposed to file?

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Level 13
May 31, 2019 7:15:33 PM

You will use the Self Employed version of the TurboTax software, because you will need to report the income and expenses of your lyft business on Schedule C
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This first link is a not-so-detailed FAQ overview for Uber and Lyft drivers. I give it to you because I am not sure what level of detail you need.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Self-Employment-Taxes/Video--Tax-Tips-for-Car-Sharing...

The next link is a more detailed FAQ on the things you need to know and do as a driver, taxwise.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Self-Employment-Taxes/Tax-Tips-for-Uber--Lyft--Sideca...

This last link is a detailed reply to a question posted in the AnswerXchange that may address specific questions that you have.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2561815-uber-driver-questions