Gig Tax Kit
For Delivery partners

Amazon Flex Tax Calculator for 2026

Amazon Flex delivery partners are independent contractors. Amazon doesn’t withhold taxes, so you pay self-employment tax and income tax on your profit.

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Include tips and bonuses. Use your yearly total or your best estimate.
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mi
72.5¢ per mile
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76¢ per mile
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Phone, bags, parking, tolls, supplies.
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Leave 0 if you don’t have one.
Estimated federal tax on your Amazon Flex income $0 Set aside 0% of every payout · about $0 a month
You keep Expenses SE tax Income tax
Earnings
Amazon Flex fees
Cost of goods sold
Mileage deduction
Other expenses
Net profit
Self-employment taxSocial Security + Medicare, 15.3% of 92.35% of profit
Federal income tax
Total federal tax

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Tax tips for Delivery partners

  • Flex blocks can mean long drives to the station. If the station is your first business stop, ask a tax pro whether that drive counts; miles between deliveries do.
  • Tips on Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods deliveries are income and may qualify for the income-tax tip deduction for 2025–2028.
  • Keep your block history. It helps back up your mileage log.

Which tax form you’ll get

Form 1099-NEC if you were paid $2,000 or more (the threshold rose from $600 for payments made in 2026). You owe tax on all of it even if no form arrives.

Not sure what to do with it? Our quarterly tax calculator shows what to pay and when.

How this is calculated

Net profit = earnings − mileage deduction − other expenses. Mileage uses 72.5¢ per mile for miles driven Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2026 and 76¢ per mile from Jul 1 – Dec 31, 2026.

Self-employment tax is 15.3% of 92.35% of profit. Income tax uses the 2026 brackets after the standard deduction, half of your SE tax, the 20% QBI deduction and, if you tick the box, the qualified tips deduction.

If you also have a W-2 job, the result shows only the extra tax from your Amazon Flex income.

Figures for tax year 2026. Full method and sources on our methodology page.

Common questions

How do I get my Amazon Flex 1099?

Amazon provides Flex tax forms online. Make sure your address and tax details in the Flex app are current before January so the form reaches you.

Can I deduct my phone?

Yes, the business share. If half your phone use is for Flex, you can deduct half of the bill.

Related calculators

Gig Driver Real Hourly Pay What you earn per hour after gas, wear and tax. Mileage Deduction Calculator Both 2026 IRS rates: 72.5¢ and 76¢. Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator What to pay each quarter to avoid a penalty. 1099 Deductions Checklist Write-offs to check, filtered by your work.

Last updated September 28, 2026. This calculator gives an estimate for federal taxes only and isn’t tax advice. State and local taxes aren’t included.