Author & Independent Publisher

William
J. Walsh

Practical guides for independent workers, gig economy professionals, and people building smarter habits.

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Books

The Rideshare Driver's Log System — Series
Print
2026 Rideshare Shift Log — Quarterly Edition
Structured shift-by-shift tracking for rideshare drivers. Capture real earnings after expenses — what the app won't show you.
$11.99 View on Amazon →
Print
2026 Rideshare Mileage Log — Quarterly Edition
IRS-compliant mileage tracking for rideshare and delivery drivers. Every journey logged, every deduction supported.
$9.99 View on Amazon →
Gig Economy — Standalone Titles
Print
2026 Mileage & Expense Log
A comprehensive mileage and expense tracker for any independent worker. Track deductible miles, business costs, and income in one place.
$9.99 View on Amazon →
Kindle
Rideshare Driver Income Guide 2026
The numbers your app won't show you. A plain-English breakdown of real rideshare earnings, expenses, and what you actually take home.
$0.99 View on Amazon →
Kindle
What You Earned, What You Owe: A Tax Guide for Gig Drivers — 2026 Edition
Schedule C line by line, every deduction gig drivers are entitled to, and the 2026 legislative updates — including the $25,000 tips deduction and the permanent QBI deduction under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
$4.99 View on Amazon →
Practical AI Guides
Coming Soon
The AI Style Assistant
How to use ChatGPT and Claude to dress better, shop smarter, and build a wardrobe that actually works.
— Coming Soon

Free Toolkit

The Driver Profit System Toolkit — free, no strings.

A companion spreadsheet built to run alongside the logbooks. Enter your numbers and it does the rest — real hourly rate, mileage deduction value, expense breakdown, and quarterly tax estimate.

  • Shift Log AnalyzerYour true hourly rate after real operating costs
  • Mileage Log AnalyzerWhat you're leaving unclaimed at the IRS rate
  • Mileage & Expense AnalyzerStandard vs actual method comparison
  • Tax EstimatorQuarterly set-aside calculator

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    About

    I write practical guides for people who work independently and want to measure, track, and understand their business better.

    My background is in IT, cybersecurity, and operational data — which shapes how I approach every book I write. I don't believe in vague advice. I believe in systems: structured logs, clear numbers, and tools that give you the information to make better decisions.

    The Rideshare Driver's Log System came from a simple observation: drivers aren't under-earning — they're under-measuring. The same principle drives everything I publish, whether it's a mileage log, a tax guide, or an AI assistant for your wardrobe.

    William J. Walsh

    FAQ

    These two books track different things and work best together. The Shift Log captures your complete shift picture — trip count, total earnings, platform fees, fuel, and what you actually kept after costs. It tells you your real hourly rate. The Mileage Log is focused specifically on recording every mile driven for IRS purposes. It's a legal record for tax time, not a profit tracker. If you're serious about both knowing your numbers and defending your deductions, you want both.
    The Rideshare Mileage Log is built specifically for rideshare and delivery drivers — it's compact, quarterly format, and focused on IRS-compliant mileage recording. The Mileage & Expense Log is a broader standalone title for any independent worker or small business owner who needs to track both mileage and business expenses in one place. If you're a rideshare driver, the dedicated Mileage Log is the right fit. If you're a contractor, tradesperson, or run a side business, the Mileage & Expense Log covers more ground.
    Annual logbooks are physically large and expensive to print, which pushes the price up. A quarterly format keeps each volume compact, affordable, and easier to carry. It also matches how the IRS expects quarterly estimated tax payments — so your tracking period and your tax obligations are in sync. Four books a year at a lower price beats one oversized book you won't carry.
    Yes. The tracking structure works for any app-based gig work. The Shift Log records platform earnings, fees deducted, and your net — that applies whether you're driving passengers or delivering food and parcels. The Mileage Log is IRS-compliant for any business mileage. The only thing that varies slightly between platforms is how fees are structured, but the log pages accommodate any platform's payout format.
    What You Earned, What You Owe is for any gig driver who files their own taxes or wants to understand what their accountant is doing. It covers Schedule C line by line in plain English, every deduction gig workers are entitled to claim, and the 2025 legislative changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — including the tips deduction and the permanently extended QBI deduction. It's a Kindle ebook, so it's on your phone when you need it. It doesn't replace a tax professional, but it means you'll understand exactly what you're signing.
    The Mileage Log is designed to meet IRS contemporaneous recordkeeping requirements — date, destination, business purpose, and mileage for each trip. This is what the IRS expects to see if your deductions are ever questioned. The Shift Log is a business performance tool rather than a statutory record, but the data it captures supports your overall tax position. Neither replaces a qualified tax professional, but both give you the records you need.
    The logbooks are print — physical books you write in by hand. This is intentional. A handwritten contemporaneous record carries more weight as a legal document than a spreadsheet that can be edited after the fact. The Rideshare Driver Income Guide and What You Earned, What You Owe are Kindle ebooks. The free Driver Profit System Toolkit is a Google Sheets spreadsheet — a digital companion to the physical logs, not a replacement for them.

    Contact

    Questions about a book, bulk orders, or media enquiries — get in touch.

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