DoorDash Tax Form Guide

If you dash for DoorDash, you’re considered an independent contractor. That means you’ll receive 1099 tax forms instead of a W-2. This guide walks you through what tax forms DoorDash sends, where to find them, how to use them for tax filing, and what to do if you don’t receive a form.

What forms does DoorDash send?

DoorDash may send you one or more of the following tax forms depending on your earnings and how you were paid:

• 1099-NEC: This form reports direct payments made to you by DoorDash, such as bonuses or incentives.
• 1099-K: This form is typically used when payments are processed through a third-party processor like Stripe.
• Annual Summary: A downloadable breakdown of your yearly earnings and any adjustments. This can be helpful when reconciling your income even if you don’t receive a 1099.

Where to find your DoorDash tax forms

DoorDash partners with a third-party tax provider (usually Stripe) to distribute tax forms. You can usually find your tax documents in the following places:

• Stripe Express: DoorDash will email you a link to access your tax forms through your Stripe Express
• DoorDash Email Notifications: Look out for end-of-year tax emails with instructions.
• Dasher Dashboard: While most forms are accessed through Stripe, you can find earnings summaries and payout history in your DoorDash driver portal.

What to do if you didn’t get a tax form

Even if you didn’t receive a 1099, you are still required to report your DoorDash income. Here are a few steps to take if your form is missing:

• Double-check your Stripe Express account.
• Look for an email from DoorDash with tax instructions.
• Contact DoorDash support if you believe you should have received a form but didn’t.
• Use your Annual Summary and payout history to report your income. (Not recommended)

How to use your DoorDash 1099 form to file taxes

Your 1099 form shows your total earnings but does not include deductions. You’ll use this form to complete Schedule C and Schedule SE when filing your taxes. These forms report self-employment income and calculate self-employment tax.

If you have multiple sources of self-employment income (like driving for Uber or delivering with Instacart), you’ll report all of them on a single Schedule C.