Ride-sourcing and tax: what you need to know

18 December 2018

If you’re thinking of earning a little extra cash over the holidays by participating in a ride-sourcing arrangement (think Uber driver), there are a few things you need to take care of before you hit the road.

Firstly, what is ride-sourcing? The ATO offers the following definition:

Ride-sourcing, is an ongoing arrangement where:



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