Side Hustle & Gig Income

“For my Instacart side hustle, what can I deduct and what tax do I owe?”

For an Instacart side hustle, the tax picture often depends on whether the work is treated as self-employment income, how the platform reports earnings, and what records are kept for business use. Common deductible items can include mileage, phone use, insulated bags, parking, tolls, and other ordinary expenses tied to deliveries, though the personal and business split matters. The tax owed often depends on total profit, other income, and whether estimated payments or self-employment tax come into play. Good mileage logs, receipts, and platform statements usually shape the final result. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.

This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.