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Tax Tips for Uber, Lyft, Sidecar and other Car Sharing Drivers

When you're a driver for a ride-sharing company such as Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, or another car-sharing service, the most important thing to understand about your taxes is that you are probably not an employee of Uber, Lyft or Sidecar. Drivers for these companies are usually independent contractors, a fact that has tax implications, both at filing time and year-round. To find out more about how your rideshare gig affects your taxes, visit the TurboTax articles.

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What Is the Minimum Monthly Payment for an IRS Installment Plan?

If you can’t afford to pay your taxes, you may be able to qualify for an installment plan with the Internal Revenue Service. An installment plan allows you to pay your taxes over time while avoiding garnishments, levies or other collection actions. The minimum monthly payment for your plan depends on how much you owe. For more information, read the full TurboTax article.

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How to Check Your Tax Refund Status

If you are anxiously awaiting your refund check to arrive or have it deposited into your checking account, there’s no reason for it to remain a mystery. The IRS has an online tool called “Where’s My Refund?” that allows you to check the status of your refund. TurboTax also has a Where's My Refund Tracking guide that explains each step of the e-filing process and how to check the status of your federal tax refund. For details, check out our TurboTax articles.