Driving rideshare comes with tax rules most drivers only discover when the ATO letter arrives: GST registration from your very first fare, quarterly BAS, a logbook, and income the platforms already report to the ATO. We handle all of it for a fixed fee quoted up front — so you keep driving and stay off the ATO's radar.
Book a Free 15-min Chat →The GST rule every driver must know
If you carry passengers for a fare (Uber, DiDi, Shebah — any ride-sourcing), the ATO requires you to have an ABN and GST registration from your first dollar of income. The usual $75,000 GST threshold does not apply to rideshare. That means quarterly BAS lodgements and GST on your fares — miss it and back-taxes, interest and penalties build up quietly.
Delivery-only (UberEats, DoorDash, Menulog with no passengers)? The first-dollar rule doesn't apply to you — GST registration is only needed from $75,000 turnover. You still declare the income and can still claim vehicle costs.
What rideshare drivers can claim
- Car running costs by logbook — fuel, rego, insurance, servicing
- Car depreciation or lease/interest costs (business %)
- Uber/DiDi service fees & commissions
- Phone, data & mounts used for driving
- Tolls, parking & car washes while working
- Water, mints & passenger amenities
- Prior-year accountant fees
- Safety equipment & dashcams
A 12-week logbook sets your business-use percentage — it's the difference between claiming a little and claiming what you're actually entitled to. We'll show you how to set one up in five minutes.
Fixed fees for drivers
| Package | What it covers | Fixed fee |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Tax Return | Individual return + business schedule, all deductions | from $390 |
| Return + BAS | Above plus your quarterly BAS for the year | from $690 |
| GST/ABN Setup | ABN + GST registration done right, before you drive | ask us |
Fees exclude GST and are confirmed up front — and the fee itself is tax-deductible next year.
How It Works
Why drivers choose Nebula
- Registered tax agent & CA ANZ qualified
- Fixed fees — no surprise invoices
- 100% online — no office visits between shifts
- BAS reminders so you never miss a quarter
Drive. We'll handle the tax.
Free 15-minute chat — we'll tell you exactly where you stand, no obligation.
Book Free Chat → Free Tax Checklist (PDF)Not a driver but running a side hustle? See our side hustle tax guide, or view all tax return packages.
General information only — not personal tax advice. Nebula Accounting Pty Ltd · Registered Tax Agent 26259377.