Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Are you one of the thousands of Instacart shoppers hustling to make deliveries across town and confused about Instacart taxes? Here’s the thing: over 90% of Instacart shoppers work as independent contractors, not W-2 employees. This means you’re basically running your own business, which comes with different tax responsibilities than a regular job. As you start working in the gig economy, opening that 1099 form for the first time will feel like reading a foreign language! But don’t worry, this guide will walk you through