Tax season checklist for NYC drivers.
Filing your 2026 return in early 2027? Gather these documents, mark these dates, and book your appointment. We can also review your TLC insurance at the same visit. More help for drivers: taxes for TLC drivers and TLC insurance in NYC.
Dates to remember
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2027 | Last 2026 estimated tax payment due |
| By January 31, 2027 | Uber and Lyft post your annual tax documents |
| Late January 2027 | IRS filing season usually opens |
| April 15, 2027 | 2026 tax returns due |
Sources: IRS: Estimated tax · Uber: Tax information for drivers · Lyft: Driver taxes · IRS: When to file
Bring these to your appointment
- Uber and Lyft annual summaries, 1099-K and 1099-NEC forms
- Mileage log or mileage app report
- Toll, parking, phone and car expense records
- TLC license, insurance and lease or car payment statements
- Any W-2 from another job
- Last year’s tax return and any IRS or NY letters
- ID and Social Security or ITIN numbers for your family
File your taxes and handle your TLC insurance in the same office.
Thousands of New York City drivers already insure with Syed Insurance Agency. Now the same office prepares your taxes too, with a licensed CPA, at the best price in the market. Bring your Uber or Lyft tax documents and your TLC policy, and we take care of both.
Frequently asked
When can drivers file their 2026 taxes?
Once your app tax documents arrive (by January 31) and the IRS opens filing season, usually in late January.
Can I renew my TLC insurance at the same appointment?
Yes. Our insurance team can review or renew your TLC policy while your taxes are prepared.
Sources: IRS: Estimated tax · Uber: Tax information for drivers · Lyft: Driver taxes · IRS: When to file · IRS: Topic 510, business use of car
Figures and rules on this page come from the official and published sources linked above, as of November 2026. People and numbers in the examples are made up to explain the idea. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice for your situation, and laws change; check the linked source or ask a licensed CPA before you act.
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