Walk dogs, build wealth — for Rover & Wag pros.
Independent dog walkers and pet sitters are 1099 with no benefits. Gigaverse tracks your mileage and supplies, helps you keep more tips, handles quarterly taxes, and auto-saves for retirement.
Connects with the platforms you already use
Mileage between clients
At the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate of $0.725/mi, business miles add up fast. Many gig drivers miss thousands in mileage deductions each year; Gigaverse auto-tracks every business mile so the write-off is there at tax time.
Keep more of your tips
The No Tax on Tips deduction (2025-2028) lets eligible workers deduct up to $25,000 of reported tip income from federal taxable income. Your actual benefit depends on your tips, bracket, and eligibility — Gigaverse tracks tips automatically so you can claim what you qualify for.
Supplies & pet gear
Leashes, treats, waste bags, and a business percentage of your phone are deductible. Gigaverse tracks and categorizes them on Schedule C.
Retirement without an employer
The PRActicle™ is a portable Roth IRA opened through a FINRA/SIPC-member broker-dealer that auto-invests a percentage of every payout. Contributions are post-tax, grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals are tax-free. It follows you across every platform and client — no employer 401(k) required.
Dog Walker questions, answered
Does Gigaverse work with Rover and Wag?+
Yes — connect the apps and your earnings, tips, and miles flow into one dashboard with deductions tracked automatically.
What can dog walkers deduct?+
Business mileage at $0.725/mi (2026), supplies, a business percentage of your phone, and any pet-care equipment on Schedule C. Gigaverse categorizes expenses automatically; your deduction depends on your activity.
Can dog walkers save for retirement?+
Yes — the portable PRActicle™ IRA (via a FINRA/SIPC-member broker-dealer) auto-saves from every payout. No employer needed.
Dog Walker deep-dive guides
Dog Walker Taxes
Dog walkers are self-employed — whether independent or through an app — and file Schedule C, paying 15.3% SE tax on 92.35% of net profit. Mileage is often the single largest deduction, and Gigaverse auto-tracks every qualifying mile in the background.
Read the guideDog Walker Retirement
Dog walking may not come with a 401(k) match, but your self-employment status unlocks the same powerful retirement accounts used by doctors, lawyers, and business owners. Starting early — even with small, consistent contributions — makes an enormous difference over decades.
Read the guideGigaverse is built for every kind of independent worker
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Gigaverse is not a bank. Brokerage services are provided through a FINRA/SIPC-member broker-dealer. Tax outcomes depend on your individual circumstances; Gigaverse does not guarantee any specific savings.