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posted Jun 4, 2019 9:26:04 PM

I worked for a company and i was also an uber driver but my return says self employed. I entered my w2 info from Esurance. Is this right?sc is this right

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 9:26:06 PM

If you drove for Uber in 2016, you are considered self-employed.

In addition to your income from form W-2, you'll need to report income and expenses from your business as a Uber driver.

Please read this TurboTax article for more information:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Self-Employment-Taxes/Tax-Tips-for-Uber--Lyft--Sidecar-and-other-Car-Sharing-Drivers/INF28820.html


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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 9:26:06 PM

If you drove for Uber in 2016, you are considered self-employed.

In addition to your income from form W-2, you'll need to report income and expenses from your business as a Uber driver.

Please read this TurboTax article for more information:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Self-Employment-Taxes/Tax-Tips-for-Uber--Lyft--Sidecar-and-other-Car-Sharing-Drivers/INF28820.html