Preparing your Business Activity Statement (BAS) can feel overwhelming, but gathering your income data is the first step toward getting it done correctly. As a rideshare driver in Australia, you are required to report your GST and income, and to do this, you need your gross earnings—the total amount paid by passengers, not just the amount deposited into your bank account.

Here is where you can find these critical reports for the most common Australian rideshare platforms.

1. Uber Driver Portal

Uber provides an automated annual summary, but for quarterly BAS reporting, you often need more frequent data.

• The Annual Tax Summary: Log in to drivers.uber.com and navigate to the “Tax Information” or “Tax Summary” tab. You can download these PDFs annually.
• Monthly/Weekly Reports: For more granular BAS reporting, use the “Earnings” tab within the portal. You can filter your earnings by specific date ranges that match your BAS quarter (e.g., July 1 to September 30) and download these as CSV files. These files provide the detail needed to separate gross fares from the service fees deducted by Uber.

2. DiDi Driver App

DiDi typically provides earnings documentation directly through their app or via email.

• In-App Statements: Open your DiDi Driver app, navigate to the “Earnings” section, and look for an “Invoices” or “Statements” category under “Other Services.”
• Email Reports: DiDi often emails monthly earnings and tax statements at the start of each month. Check your inbox (and junk/spam folder) for these records, as they are often pre-formatted to help you calculate your GST and income.

3. General Best Practices for All Platforms

If you drive for multiple platforms (e.g., Bolt, Uber, and DiDi), you should not rely solely on the “deposited” amount in your bank account for your BAS.

• Gross vs. Net: Remember that the ATO requires you to report your gross earnings (the fare paid by the rider) as your business income. You then claim the platform’s commission/service fee as a business deduction.
• Use Accounting Software: Manually combining CSV files from three different apps is a recipe for error. Many Australian rideshare drivers use specialized apps like DRIVR or standard cloud accounting software (like Xero or MYOB) to consolidate these figures automatically.
• Keep Your Records: The ATO requires you to keep records for five years. Even if you download a PDF, keep a digital backup in a secure cloud folder.

Important Reminder for BAS

When preparing your BAS, ensure you are distinguishing between “Taxable Supplies” (rideshare fares) and “Input Taxed Supplies” (if applicable). Since ride-sourcing is a taxable supply, you must include GST on all your gross earnings. If you are registered for GST, you are responsible for paying 1/11th of your gross income to the ATO, regardless of how much commission the platform took from that fare.

Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax or financial advice. Because rideshare tax obligations can be complex, especially regarding GST and deductions, we recommend consulting with a registered tax agent who specializes in the gig economy.