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Multi-Platform Gig Tax Specialists

Gig Worker Tax Preparation in Columbus, OH

Many gig workers in Columbus earn through multiple platforms — Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex, TaskRabbit, Rover, the list goes on. From the IRS perspective, all gig work is the same business: self-employment. We combine all your 1099s onto one Schedule C, calculate combined SE tax, and apply the standard mileage rate (67¢/mile for 2024) across every business mile driven for any platform.

Serving Columbus, Franklin County · Conveniently located on Morse Rd

$225 for combined gig worker return (Schedule C aggregating multiple platforms)

Columbus · Columbus Metro

Why this Gig Worker Tax Preparation page is written for Columbus

Across Columbus Metro, the tax filings we see most often are mixed-status household returns, ITIN applications, prior-year corrections, and small-business Schedule C filings for new entrepreneurs. Columbus families work with us to assemble accurate ITIN packets, proper dependent identification, and consistent address history across federal and Ohio state returns.

Columbus sits in Columbus Metro, home to Ohio State University, Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase operations, and the rapidly growing Intel Ohio One semiconductor campus in Licking County. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is one of Ohio's largest cities, with full county clerk services, multiple post offices accepting passport applications, and a deep network of professional services.

COTA bus service connects the metro, but most appointments require driving — most clients reach our office via I-71, I-270, or Cleveland Ave. From Columbus (ZIP 43215), the trip is roughly 0 miles each way.

a community where Somali, Arabic, Spanish, French, and Nepali are spoken every day across schools, workplaces, and houses of worship — and Columbus, with a population near 905,748, reflects that mix in its schools, workplaces, and houses of worship.

Columbus is about 0 miles from our Morse Rd office — typically a 0-minute drive. Most returns are completed in a single visit; ITIN packets sometimes need a quick follow-up for original-document return. We also serve families across the rest of Columbus Metro, where many of our Columbus clients have relatives, coworkers, and shared community ties.

Our Columbus clients commonly include families served by Columbus City Schools and workers and patients tied to OhioHealth / Mount Carmel / Nationwide Children's.

Gig Worker Tax Preparation for Columbus Residents

Columbus gig drivers and delivery workers earn 1099 income with no withholding — meaning year-end tax bills can be substantial without proactive planning. Mileage is the biggest deduction: at 67¢/mile (2024 rate), a driver doing 25,000 business miles deducts $16,750. We make sure every business mile is captured and every legitimate deduction claimed.

What We Handle

Combined Schedule C across all gig platforms

Mileage aggregation from multiple gig apps

Equipment deductions (phone, bags, dash cam, dolly, etc.)

Pet sitting / dog walking deductions (for Rover Sitters)

TaskRabbit and Fiverr non-driving gig accounting

Quarterly estimated tax for unpredictable gig income

Pricing

$225 for combined gig worker return (Schedule C aggregating multiple platforms).

Turnaround

48 hours.

What to Bring

Photo ID and SSN
All 1099s from gig platforms (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, etc.)
App earnings summaries for any platform that didn't send a 1099
Total business mileage across all platforms
Equipment receipts (phone, bags, supplies)
Home office sq footage if applicable (TaskRabbit pros, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Each platform sent me a separate 1099. Do I file separate returns?+

No — gig work is one business. Combine all 1099 income on a single Schedule C. The IRS doesn't require you to split income by platform; only the totals matter.

How do I track miles across multiple gig apps?+

Use a mileage app like MileIQ, Stride, or Hurdlr that tracks all driving and classifies trips business or personal. Pull a single annual report covering all gig work. Each gig app's in-app mileage only counts active platform time and underreports significantly.

I do gig work plus a W-2 job. How does that affect my taxes?+

The W-2 is reported separately on Form 1040 lines 1a-1h. Gig income goes on Schedule C with related SE tax on Schedule SE. Both incomes combine for total tax calculation. Your W-2 withholding may cover some of the SE tax owed on gig income, reducing your underpayment.

Where is your office in Columbus?+

Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus OH 43231 — in the heart of Columbus. Walk in any day Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. No appointment needed.

Do Columbus residents owe school district income tax?+

If you live within the Columbus City Schools boundary, you may owe Ohio school district income tax on top of federal and Ohio IT-1040 state tax. The SD-100 return is filed alongside your Ohio return. We handle all three (federal, state, school district) as part of standard tax preparation.

Multi-Gig Tax Filing in Columbus — One Return, Every Platform

Uber + DoorDash + Instacart + more — combined on one Schedule C. Walk in to our Columbus-area office.

3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm