Are Uber or Lyft drivers self employed?

February 7, 2020

Uber and Lyft drivers are considered independent contractors rather than employees. Both companies do not pay Social Security, Medicare, or state taxes for their drivers nor do they pay into unemployment funds. A self-employed driver is required to file as independent contractors on their state and federal income tax returns.

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