2023 Tax filing FAQs
If you have consented to receive your tax document electronically before January 12, 2024, your tax document will be available for download in your Spark Driver™ profile.
As of January 13, 2024, if you did not consent for electronic delivery, your tax document will be mailed to the address listed in your Spark Driver profile instead.
ELECTRONIC TAX FAQs
Do I need to consent in order to receive tax documents electronically?
Yes. IRS guidelines require affirmative consent by the recipient for electronic delivery.
Can I download my tax document?
Yes, you can download your tax document in your Spark Driver profile if you consented for electronic delivery by January 12, 2024. It is not available for electronic download in the Spark Driver app.
When is the deadline to update my preference for tax document delivery?
The deadline to update your preference is January 12, 2024.
What will happen if I don’t choose electronic delivery?
Your tax documents will be mailed to the address listed in your Spark Driver profile instead.
Can I change my preference for tax document delivery at any time?
You can change your preference for 2023 tax document delivery until January 12, 2024. After January 12, 2024, if there is any change made to your consent, that will be reflected in the following year’s tax documents.
When is the deadline to update my address for tax documentation?
You can update your address for your tax document up until January 12, 2024 in your Spark Driver profile.
How do I update my address for tax documentation?
Please follow these steps to update your address by January 12, 2024 for your 2023 tax documentation:
- Log in to your Spark Driver profile. If you are having trouble logging in, check out Forgot username and/or password for Spark Driver™ profile.
- At the top right, tap the icon with your initials and select My Profile from the menu.
- Edit your Home Address to reflect your current address.
- Click the SAVE button to update your address.
TAX FAQs
What tax document will I receive?
You will receive a 1099-NEC if you have earnings of $600 or more per year.
When will I receive my 1099-NEC?
If you consent to electronic delivery, your tax documents will be available by January 31, 2024.
If you do not consent to electronic delivery, your tax documents will be mailed by January 31, 2024. You will not have access to electronic documents unless you update your preference.
Does Walmart report my earnings and/or tips to the IRS?
Yes. Walmart submits the information to the IRS if you have earnings of $600 or more per year.
Does Walmart send me a summary of my mileage?
No, that is not something we provide.
Why doesn’t the name on my 1099 match the way I entered it to sign up on the Spark Driver platform?
This is an IRS tax filing requirement. The IRS does not accept or process special characters like (é, ‘, -). Your 1099 must match the name in the IRS database or it could cause problems in the tax filing process.
- Examples:
- Name with Character: Renée Smith – IRS won’t accept
- Name with no Character: Renee Smith – IRS required format
Why does my 1099-NEC have my SSN instead of my company name and FEIN?
Walmart is currently issuing 1099-NEC with SSN.
Will my earnings be different using my SSN vs. company name and FEIN?
No. Your 1099-NEC accurately and compliantly reports your income using your SSN that you earned as an individual driver on the Spark Driver™ app.
Can I use my company name and FEIN for tax purposes?
Not at this time.
How and where can I change my tax document delivery preference?
- Log in to your Spark Driver profile. If you are having trouble logging in, check out Forgot username and/or password for Spark Driver™ profile.
- At the top right, tap the icon with your initials and select Settings from the menu.
- You can tap Yes to receive your tax documents electronically.
- If you change your preference after January 12, 2024, your new preference will take effect for your 2024 tax document.
- Your 2023 tax document will be available online once e-consent has been accepted.
What is included in my 1099-NEC?
The 1099-NEC you will receive from Walmart includes all earnings and tips from 2023.
Why is my 1099-NEC blank when I try to view it on my phone?
If you are opening your tax document on your phone and having problems seeing the information, we recommend opening your 1099-NEC on a desktop or laptop.
How can I download my tax document?
- Log in to your Spark Driver profile. If you are having trouble logging in, check out Forgot username and/or password for Spark Driver™ profile.
- Tap on the Tax Documents section on the Home screen.
- You can then select the Tax Documents to view and/or download.
- For your security, enter your full Social Security Number (SSN) when prompted.
- Once selected, a download button will appear in the top right corner to save.
Does Walmart offer tax advice?
No, Walmart does not offer tax advice.
Spark Driver app users get a discount on Keeper. Keeper calls itself “tax filing built for modern life.” They offer expense tracking, write off detection, and tax filing.
It’s easy to get started with Keeper. Click here for more information. Keeper is an independently owned and operated company. Walmart does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice.
