DoorDash drivers in New Hampshire pay 15.3% self-employment tax on net profit plus federal income tax. On $40,000 net income a DoorDash driver owes roughly $8,852 total — about $2,213 per quarter.
By Ethan Blake · ~5 min read · Updated June 2026
⚡ KEY TAKEAWAYS
- DoorDash drivers on $40K net owe ~$8,852 in total 2026 taxes
- Self-employment tax is 15.3% on net profit — paid entirely by you
- Mileage deduction: 72.5¢/mile — 10,000 miles = $7,250 deduction
- New Hampshire has no state income tax — federal + SE tax only
- Tip income up to $25,000 is federally deductible in 2026
"Self-employed individuals are required to pay self-employment tax and income tax. Self-employment tax includes Social Security and Medicare taxes."
— IRS.gov — Self-Employment Tax
DoorDash · NH · Tax Year 2026
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