Gross Earnings

Definition

Total income before any expenses or deductions, shown on platform earnings screens.

Related Terms

IRS tax form reporting income paid to non-employees, commonly 1099-NEC for contractor pay or 1099-K for payment platforms.

Net Earnings

Take-home pay after subtracting expenses like gas, vehicle costs, and platform fees.

FAQs

Is this what I pay taxes on?

You pay on net profit after expenses.

Why track gross?

It's what's on your 1099; subtract expenses for net.

Similar Terms

Base Pay

Minimum payment for a delivery or service before tips, set by the platform based on distance and other factors.

Platform Fee

Percentage or amount taken by gig platforms from payments, typically 10-40% depending on the platform.

Service Fee

Additional fee charged by platforms to customers or workers for using the platform's services.

Bonus/Incentive

Extra payment offered by platforms for completing certain goals like number of rides, deliveries, or referrals.

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