Amazon Flex drivers are independent contractors. Track your mileage — it's your biggest deduction at $0.70/mile.
TurboTax Self-Employed handles Schedule C, 1099-NEC, platform income, and every creator deduction automatically. Guaranteed max refund.
File with TurboTax Self-Employed →Mileage is everything: At $0.70/mile, every 1,000 miles you track = $700 in deductions. Most Flex drivers drive 20,000-40,000 miles/year. That's $14,000-$28,000 in deductions before anything else.
You'll receive a 1099-NEC: Amazon sends a 1099-NEC if you earned $600+. But you must report ALL income even without receiving a 1099.
Mileage tracking is critical: Use Stride (free), MileIQ, or Everlance to auto-track every delivery mile. The IRS requires contemporaneous records.
Quarterly estimates required: Flex drivers owing $1,000+ must pay quarterly. Missing a payment triggers an 8% annual underpayment penalty.