The GigCalc Blog
Real numbers for real side hustles
No-fluff guides on taxes, mileage, and the math behind your true hourly rate.
- 10 min read1099 / t4a / taxes / us / canada
Will I Get a 1099 or T4A? Gig Worker Tax Form Threshold Guide for 2026 (US + Canada)
The 2026 thresholds for every form you might receive as a gig worker — 1099-NEC, 1099-K, T4A, T4A-NR — plus what to do if a form never shows up (spoiler: you still owe the tax).
Read post - 11 min readmileage / irs / cra / taxes / deductions
2026 IRS vs CRA Mileage Rates – Complete Comparison & Tax Savings Guide
How the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate stacks up against Canada's CRA per-kilometre allowance — what each one really pays, how to choose between methods, and how to maximize your deduction.
Read post - 11 min readuber / earnings / taxes / rideshare
Uber Driver True Hourly Pay: What You're Really Making After Gas, Fees & Taxes in 2026
The Uber app says $28/hr. After gas, the 25% service fee, vehicle wear, and self-employment tax, most drivers clear $14-18. Here's the exact math — and what to do about it.
Read post - 12 min readdoordash / canada / ontario / taxes
How to File Taxes as a DoorDash Driver in Canada 2026 (Ontario Focus)
A plain-English 2026 guide to filing self-employed taxes as a DoorDash driver in Ontario — T2125, CRA mileage rates, GST/HST, and the mistakes that cost Dashers thousands.
Read post - 6 min readearnings / taxes / rideshare
Your true hourly rate as a gig worker (and why it's lower than you think)
Gross pay hides the real number. Here's how to subtract mileage, fees, and self-employment tax to find what you actually earn per hour.
Read post - 7 min readtaxes / quarterly / freelance
Quarterly estimated taxes for side hustlers: a no-panic guide
If you owe more than $1,000 at year-end, the IRS expects four payments a year. Here's exactly when, how much, and how to avoid penalties.
Read post - 5 min readmileage / deductions / rideshare
5 mileage deduction mistakes that cost gig workers thousands
The mileage deduction is the single biggest tax break for drivers. Here are the mistakes that leave money on the table — or trigger audits.
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