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posted Jun 7, 2019 2:57:36 PM

What is the Busness Uber Code - is it 485300 for Taxi/Limo

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Returning Member
Jun 7, 2019 2:57:38 PM

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


New Member
Jun 7, 2019 2:57:39 PM
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Jun 7, 2019 2:57:41 PM

Okay so again.  What is the business code for uber?  Your auto response does not help.

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 2:57:42 PM

I went ahead and did a search for Uber and it's recommended that yes, you use 485300 Taxi & Limousine Service