How does Shipt make money?

Shipt makes most of their money on membership fees, but they also make money on the flat rate fee they charge members who place orders of $35 or less. Plus, customers pay in-app pricing for the items they order, and it’s slightly higher than in-store pricing.

How do taxes work for Shipt Shoppers?

Shipt Shoppers are considered independent contractors meaning you are responsible for withholding your own taxes. If you earn over $600 from Shipt over the course of the year, they will send you a 1099 form which is what you use when filing your taxes. Even if you don’t make that much with Shipt, you are still responsible for reporting your earnings. Here’s a good article to understand how taxes work for side hustlers: How to Handle Taxes for Your Side Hustle .

Are there any perks of working for Shipt?

Many Shipt Shopper reviews are very positive, stating that Shipt treats their employees well and that the company is responsive to Shopper issues. Shipt also has a nationwide Facebook group for Shoppers and more local groups to build a sense of community among Shoppers. There are also more tangible perks of working for Shipt: Access to Shipt Shopper Perks – a program that offers discounts for insurance, prescriptions, and more Rewards for Shopper milestones, like swag gift cards and travel opportunities A free Shipt membership

Ariel Gardner, Author at Millennial Money Man

Author: Ariel Gardner

Ariel Gardner is the editor-in-chief of M$M, an elder millennial, and really wants to keep her lattes. She’s seen both ends of the financial spectrum, from trust funds to a paycheck to paycheck lifestyle, and uses that experience to empathize and connect with a wide range of readers. She has been editing and writing professionally for personal finance websites since 2015.

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