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When are Peak Pay, Bonuses, Promotions, Surges and Incentives worth it on Doordash Uber Eats Grubhub Instacart etc?

Ever had one of those times you decided to stay home, sit this one out, and then your phone starts blowing up. Doordash is offering crazy Peak Pay, or Uber Eats has surges and quests, Grubhub and Instacart are offering bonuses out the wazoo. When does it make sense to go out, and when are …

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The Real Cost, Wear, and Tear on your Car from Doordash Uber Eats Instacart Grubhub

Most delivery drivers with Doordash, Instacart, Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc., seem to think their only cost is the gas they have to buy for their car. Then the IRS tells us it’s 56 cents per mile. At least for 2021 that’s what they say. Which one is it? The real cost including the wear and …

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How to Get Paid Time Off Delivering for Doordash, Uber Eats, Instacart etc.

I love the freedom of being an independent contractor. I love being able to pick and choose the times I deliver for Ubereats, Grubhub, Doordash Instacart or whoever I want to deliver for. Read enough of this site it becomes clear: I love being my own boss. One thing however has become a problem for …

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Common 1099 Problems and How to Fix Them (Doordash Uber Eats Grubhub) 2025

What do you do if your Doordash 1099 is wrong? What if your Grubhub 1099 is screwed up? Should you be concerned if Uber Eats didn’t send one to you? It’s an important question. If your 1099 is incorrect, you could end up either paying too much or under-reporting your earnings on your tax return. …

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The 40 Cent Rule: Setting a Price on Helps Make Better Delivery Decisions

You constantly have to make decisions on the fly as an independent contractor doing deliveries for Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, Doordash, and other similar platforms. How do you know whether a delivery is worth it? What’s the best way to decide what part of town to work? How do you get a feel for how …

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Should I Deliver Uber Eats in Bad Weather? How UE and Weather Affect Your Earnings Potential

My first experience delivering in the gig economy was with Uber Eats. It was February. It didn’t take long before the first snow, and I figured tips would be pretty good, right? You know, you’d expect peope were more thankful that they didn’t have to go out. They’d respect that we were willing to put …

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What is the best car for delivery and how do you find it? (Doordash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Grubhub etc.)

And why isn’t it a Toyota Prius? Or a Tesla? (Not that it can’t be, but it’s not as easy as just naming one model or brand). The car you choose to make your deliveries can make a huge difference in how well you do as a delivery contractor for gigs like Doordash, Instacart, Uber …

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Is Doordash Stealing My Tips? Increase Earnings by Understanding the Doordash Pay Model.

No. No, Doordash isn’t stealing your tips. At least not technically. But you can’t blame drivers for getting that impression. Editor’s Note: This article was written during Doordash’s previous pay model so some things will seem different. Some things haven’t changed – I’ll talk about what’s changed at the end of the article. The Doordash …

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Should I Itemize or Take the Standard Deduction as an Independent Contractor?

If you read much on this site, you’ll notice that I’m always telling people to track their miles and expenses. It makes a tremendous difference when tax time rolls around. But what if you don’t deliver that much? What if this is a part-time gig and expenses don’t add up to the $14,600 standard deduction …

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