<prompt> Human: As an UBER driver, Im classified as self-employed. Im a student, and considering that Ive done this sporadically, Im not sure if I will have to file taxes for making 1000. If I dont, will I somehow be penalized?  <response>: The IRS requires you to file a Form 1040, Schedule SE if you have 400 or more in net profit on any sole proprietorship. So, potentially, yes. You can deduct your expenses though, and it might probably brings you under this threshold.Youre always better off filing than not read: its usually illegal not to file if you have earned income. 