Instacart partners with Stripe to file 1099 tax forms that summarize your earnings. We’ve put together some FAQs to help you learn more about how to use Stripe Express to review your delivery preferences and download your 1099 tax forms.

What is a 1099 tax form?

A 1099-NEC form summarizes your earnings as an independent contractor in the US. It’s provided to you and the IRS, as well as some US states, if you earn $600 or more in 2022. You’ll need this form to file your taxes.

What is Stripe Express, and how do I access it?

Stripe Express is a secure mobile and web experience that allows you to access your tax forms and track your earnings on the go. If you earned $600 or more in 2022 through Instacart in the US, Instacart will send an email (titled “Get faster access to your 2022 tax forms”) inviting you to create a Stripe Express account, and set up e-delivery to get your 1099 tax forms delivered electronically.

How do I set up e-delivery?

Follow the prompt in the Stripe Express Tax Forms page that says ‘Agee to e-delivery’ to enable paperless delivery.

If you choose this option, you will be notified via email after Instacart has filed and delivered your 1099 tax form. You will be able to view and download your 1099 tax form directly from your Stripe Express account. If you decide against this option, you should reach out to Instacart to arrange another delivery method.

I earned $600 or more in 2022. Why haven’t I received an email from Stripe or Instacart about my 1099 tax forms?

If you earned $600 or more in 2022, you should expect to receive an email from Stripe or Instacart by early January 2023.

If you don’t receive an email by mid-January 2023, it’s possible that:

• You may have already set up e-delivery for your 2021 1099 tax forms. You should be notified when Instacart files and delivers your 1099 tax form in January 2023.

• The email may be in your spam/junk mail folder. Please search your inbox for an email titled “Get faster access to your 2022 tax forms”

• Instacart does not have your most current email address on file. Please check any other email addresses you may have used to sign up for Instacart, or reach out to Instacart to update your email.

• The email address associated with your Instacart account is incorrect, missing, or unable to receive mail.

Please note that if you earned $600 or more in 2022 and do not receive an email from Instacart to set up e-delivery by January 31, you will be mailed a paper copy of your 1099 tax form.

When will I receive my 1099 tax form?

Your 1099 tax form will be sent to you by January 31, 2023 (note: paper forms delivered via mail may take up to an additional 10 business days).

• Starting October 2022: Instacart or Stripe will email you instructions on how to set up e-delivery and create a Stripe Express account. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to complete these steps in order to download your 1099 tax form.

• By January 6, 2023: Confirm your tax information (e.g., name, address, and Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number) is correct in the Instacart Shopper App and make any necessary changes.

• By January 31, 2023:

  • Your 1099 tax form will be available to download via Stripe Express.

  • Your 1099 tax form will be mailed to you, if you don’t receive an email from Stripe or don’t consent to e-delivery. Please allow up to 10 business days for mail delivery.

  • Instacart will file your 1099 tax form with the IRS and relevant state tax authorities.

• April 15, 2023: IRS deadline to file taxes. You’ll need your 1099 tax form to file your taxes.

How do I update my tax information?

You can review and edit your tax information directly in the Instacart Shopper App. You will not be able to edit your tax information in Stripe Express. Please make any changes by January 6, 2023 and reach out to Instacart through the Shopper help center if you have any questions.

Is my tax information secure?

Stripe’s security tools and best practices ensure that your sensitive information is safely stored and encrypted. Learn more about the safeguards we've put in place to protect your information.

Please make sure to keep your login credentials for Stripe Express secure.

How can I download my 1099 tax form?

If you create a Stripe Express account and set up e-delivery, Instacart will email you to let you know when your 1099 tax form is available for download via Stripe Express. Before downloading your filed 1099 tax form, you’ll be prompted to provide the last four digits of the SSN that appears on your 1099 tax form.

If you don’t consent to e-delivery, Stripe will mail you a paper copy of your 1099 tax form instead.

Above: You’ll be able to download your 1099 tax form from the Tax forms page within Stripe Express.

How do I get a corrected 1099 tax form?

If you feel you need corrections made to your 1099 tax form that has already been ‘Filed’, you can edit the details directly in the Instacart Shopper App and then reach out to Instacart to request a correction be made. Once Instacart ‘Files’ your correction, you will be notified via email and you will see a new 1099 tax form appear in the Stripe Express dashboard.

Please note that it can take up to 48 to 72 hours after Instacart files the correction for you to be notified. Before downloading your corrected 1099 tax form you will need to consent to e-delivery, if you haven’t already done so, and enter the last four digits of the TIN on the 1099 tax form.

If you previously did not consent to e-delivery and would prefer to have your corrected 1099 tax form mailed to you, you will need to reach out to Instacart for assistance.

How do I get in touch with Stripe or Instacart for more help?

If you have a question that isn’t answered here, we recommend looking through the 1099 tax forms resource page. If you still need help, please contact Stripe support.

For questions about your earnings or how to update your tax information, please visit Instacart’s Shopper help center.