Yes, Uber Eats is considered working as an independent contractor. Your earnings will be reported to the IRS, and you will be expected to file taxes for that income at the end of the year.
Is Uber Eats delivery self-employed?
We've got you covered. As an independent contractor, you may receive a 1099-K and/or 1099-NEC form. We'll provide you with a 1099-K if you earned at least $20,000 all on-trip transactions (your trip transaction amounts before Uber-related fees) from eaters and provided at least 200 deliveries.