DoorDash Proof of Income: Complete Guide for Dashers

## Proving Income as a DoorDash Driver

As a Dasher, you're classified as an independent contractor. DoorDash doesn't provide traditional pay stubs, but you still need income verification for apartments, loans, and other purposes.

What DoorDash Provides

1. Weekly Pay Summaries In the Dasher app: - View earnings by week - See breakdown of base pay, tips, promotions - Access historical data

2. Annual Tax Documents - **1099-NEC** (if you earned $600+) - Available in January for previous year - Accessible in the app and email

3. Earnings Tab Real-time access to: - Daily earnings - Weekly totals - Tip amounts - Promotional earnings

Accessing Your DoorDash Earnings

In the Dasher App: 1. Open Dasher app 2. Tap "Earnings" at bottom 3. View current week or past weeks 4. Take screenshots for records

For Tax Documents: 1. Open Dasher app 2. Go to "Account" 3. Tap "Tax Information" 4. Download 1099-NEC when available

Why You Need More Than App Screenshots

• Landlords and lenders often require:
• Professional formatting
• Consistent documentation
• Year-to-date calculations
• Standard pay stub format

App screenshots may not be accepted or may require additional explanation.

Creating Professional Pay Stubs

Gather Your Earnings Data: From the DoorDash app: - Weekly earnings (base + tips) - Promotional bonuses - Total active time - Deliveries completed

Create Pay Stubs: Using a paystub generator: 1. Enter your personal information 2. Use your name as "employer" (self-employed) 3. Input weekly earnings 4. Generate professional PDF

Include: - Gross earnings (before any deductions) - Net earnings (what you received) - Pay period dates - YTD totals

Using Proof of Income for Apartments

What to Provide: 1. **Pay stubs** - 2-3 months (created from your earnings) 2. **Bank statements** - Showing DoorDash deposits 3. **1099-NEC** - If available 4. **Tax returns** - Previous year's return

Tips for Dasher Renters: - Calculate your average monthly income - Show consistency in earnings - Demonstrate you meet 3x rent requirement - Be prepared to explain gig work income - Offer additional security deposit if needed

Using Proof of Income for Loans

Auto Loans: Lenders typically want: - 2-3 months of income proof - Bank statements matching deposits - Possibly 1-2 years tax returns

Personal Loans: Requirements vary but usually include: - Recent income documentation - Bank account verification - Credit check

Mortgages: More challenging for gig workers: - 2 years of tax returns - Current income documentation - May need bank statement loan options

Calculating Your DoorDash Income

Weekly Income: - Base pay (from deliveries) - Customer tips - Promotions (Peak Pay, challenges) - Total: Sum of all components

Monthly Average: Add up 4-5 weeks of earnings and divide for monthly average.

Annual Income: For loan applications, calculate: - Total earnings from 1099-NEC - OR: Weekly average × 52

Multi-App Drivers

If you drive for multiple platforms (Uber Eats, Grubhub, Instacart):

Track Separately: - Create pay stubs for each platform - OR combine into total self-employment income

Document Everything: - Keep records from each app - Bank statements show all deposits - Tax returns show total Schedule C income

Tax Considerations

• As an independent contractor:
• Self-employment tax: 15.3%
• Quarterly payments: May be required
• Deductions: Miles, phone, bags, etc.
• 1099-NEC: From DoorDash if $600+

Tips for Dashers

1. **Create pay stubs regularly** - Stay organized
2. **Save bank statements** - Show deposit history
3. **Track your miles** - For tax deductions
4. **Keep a consistent schedule** - Shows stable income
5. **Save for taxes** - Set aside 25-30%

Create Your DoorDash Pay Stubs

Quick Paystub makes it easy for Dashers:

• Gig worker friendly format
• Professional appearance for landlords
• YTD calculations included
• Instant PDF download

[Create Your Dasher Pay Stubs →](/)

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*This guide is for general information. Consult professionals for specific financial or tax advice.*