You can write off gas on Amazon Flex although you have to understand the two different methods for deducting vehicle expenses including the gas.
The two different methods for writing off gas and other vehicle expenses on Amazon flex includes the Standard Mileage Rate and the Actual expenses.
Actual expenses involves tracking of all your actual vehicle related expenses which includes any tolls and parking fees, depreciation if you own the vehicle, insurance, repairs and maintenance and gas.
Standard Mileage Rate is the most common and simplest method in writing off gas and other expenses on Amazon Flex which involves the IRS setting a standard rate per business mile that is driven, which also includes the average cost of gas, maintenance, insurance, depreciation and car payments.
The standard Mileage rate can vary depending on year but as of now the standard mileage rate is 70 cents per mile and in 2024 the standard mileage rate was 67 cents per mile.
To use the standard mileage rate you need to accurately track the miles that you drive for business purposes.
Amazon Flex does not pay for gas as Amazon Flex drivers are independent contractors and are responsible for paying for their own gas and other vehicle related expenses including maintenance and wear and tear.
Amazon Flex does not keep track of your miles or give you any mileage tallys.
The Amazon Flex app also known as "Rabbit", does not have a built in mileage tracking feature, so it's your responsibility to record and track your own mileage for tax purposes.
You will also need to keep records of your mileage for tax purposes as you can deduct business expenses, including your mileage on your taxes.
Amazon Flex drivers also get a safety vest for use while at their delivery stations as well as deliveries.
The safety vests for Amazon Flex drivers are designed with reflective technology to ensure you're visible at the station as well as on the road.
The amount of money you can make in a day with Amazon Flex varies but can range between $72.00 to $114.00 per day for a 4 hour block. although sometimes it may be a bit lower.
The actual daily earnings of an Amazon Flex driver is based on your location, time of day and the number of delivery blocks that you work for.
In some locations and in very demanding locations with a lot of packages the pay for an Amazon Flex driver can reach as high as $45.00 an hour but it's not norm.
The amount you can realistically make with Amazon Flex is between $18.00 to $25.00 per hour or around $360.00 to $500.00 per week but your earnings will depend on hours worked and your location as well.
Amazon Flex pays between $18.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.
Amazon Flex pays Amazon Flex drivers between $360.00 to $500.00 weekly.
This pay for Amazon Flex drivers is based on the Amazon Flex drivers working around 20 hours per week and earning between $18.00 to $25.00 per hour.
Weekly earnings of an Amazon Flex driver can vary based on location, time of day and type of deliveries.
Weekly earnings of an Amazon Flex driver can increase with the number of hours worked.
Working peak demand times as an Amazon Flex driver can also increase the amount earned.
The amount of packages that are in a 3 hour Amazon Flex block is often between 30 to 50 packages.
Although the amount of packages in the 3 hour Amazon Flex block can vary.
Some Amazon drivers receive up to 50 packages in a 3 hour block and others receive fewer or more and some 3 hour routes have only 20 to 30 packages.
The exact number of packages in a 3 hour block will also depend on the route, the time and the specific location.
A 3 hour block in Amazon Flex is the delivery shift that is offered to drivers which is scheduled to last for 3 hours.
The 3 hour blocks outline a set time frame during which a drive is expected to complete the deliveries and are also a way of Amazon being able to organize and schedule deliveries.
Amazon Flex Drivers are also paid for the contracted 3 hours, regardless of how long the actual delivery route in the 3 hour block takes to complete.
Most Amazon Flex drivers earn between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour.
However an Amazon Flex drivers actual earnings depend on factors like demand where you live and how much time you have for side work.