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How to Report Your Taxes as an Uber Driver If you do it in a smart, strategic way, you can save a lot of money.

By Mark J. Kohler

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With Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies continuing to expand their fleet, more people are applying to be drivers to make some extra cash. But when it comes to how to handle this income for taxes, it can be tricky.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Mark Kohler discusses how drivers of ridesharing companies should report their taxes.

To set yourself up for success, it is important to be organized and track everything. Kohler suggests to use an Excel spreadsheet, along with a separate bank account or credit card.

Once that is done, make sure you write off everything and focus on deductions.

To learn more about how to report your taxes as a ridesharing driver, check out the video.

Watch more videos from Mark J. Kohler on his YouTube channel.

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Mark J. Kohler

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® VIP

Author, Attorney and CPA

Mark Kohler, M.PR.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a highly respected Founding and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, specializing in tax, legal, wealth, estate, and asset protection planning. With a reputation as a YouTube personality, best-selling author, and national speaker, Kohler is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal and financial landscapes to achieve their American Dream. He also serves as the co-founder and Board Member of the Directed IRA Trust Company and has launched the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program to train CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide. As the co-host of The Main Street Business Podcast and The Directed IRA Podcast, he simplifies intricate topics like legal and tax strategy, asset protection, retirement, investing, and wealth growth. Mark Kohler's commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners attain success and financial security has made him a trusted expert in the field, benefiting countless individuals and businesses in navigating the financial and business world with confidence.

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