By Sam Harnett, The California Report
Taxes have always been pretty easy for Enrique. He received W-2s, did the calculations himself and usually got a nice return. Then last year, all that changed after he signed up to drive for Lyft and Uber.
The income Enrique earns from driving for these ride-service companies makes him a sort of independent contractor, which raises a lot more tax questions than working as an employee does. Now Enrique has to keep track of his income and deductions, maintain records and save receipts.
“It’s a brand-new world,” Enrique said. And he is still trying to figure it all out.
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