Uber & DiDi Drivers: Complete Tax Return Guide (ATO Rules Explained)
By ALITAX Team ·
Uber and DiDi income must be declared in your tax return. The ATO often has access to platform data, so accuracy matters.
What you must report
- Rideshare income (Uber/DiDi summaries)
- Any incentives, bonuses, promotions
- Other income sources (jobs, Centrelink, etc.)
What you can claim
- Car expenses (based on method + business use)
- Fuel and maintenance
- Phone and data (business portion)
- Tolls, parking
- Cleaning supplies
- Accounting fees
- Bank fees (business-related)
Biggest problem: car expense method
Most drivers don't choose the right method (logbook vs other). Using the best method can significantly affect results.
ALITAX
We structure your return properly and help maximise claims within ATO rules.