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Gig Worker Help

Taxpayers who work in the gig economy need to understand how their work affects their taxes. A little pre-planning can help make sure gig economy workers are prepared when it’s time to file their tax return.

Whether you are gigging full time, parttime, casually or get a 1099 or not, your income may be taxable

First things first, here’s a quick overview of the gig economy:

The gig economy is also referred to as the on-demand, sharing or access economy. People involved in the gig economy earn income as a freelancer, independent worker or employee. They use technology to provide goods or services. This includes things like renting out a home or spare bedroom and providing car rides.

Here are some things taxpayers should know about the gig economy and taxes:

  • Money earned through this work is usually taxable.
  • There are tax implications for both the company providing the platform and the individual performing the services.
  • This income is usually taxable even if the:
       o Taxpayer providing the service doesn’t receive an 
          information return, like a Form 1099-MISC, Form
          1099-K, or Form W-2. 
        o Activity is only part-time or side work.
        o Taxpayer is paid in cash.
  • People working in the gig economy are generally required to pay:  
        o Income taxes.
        o Federal Insurance Contribution Act or Self-
           employment Contribution Act tax.
        o Additional Medicare taxes.
  • Independent contractors may be able to deduct business expenses. These taxpayers should double check the rules around deducting expenses related to use of things like their car or house. They should remember to keep records of their business expenses.
  • Special rules usually apply to rental property also used as a residence during the tax year. Taxpayers should remember that rental income is generally fully taxable.
  • Workers who do not have taxes withheld from their pay have two ways to pay their taxes in advance. Here are these two options:
          o Gig economy workers who have another job where
             their employer withholds taxes from their paycheck
             can fill out and submit a new Form W-4. The
             employee does this to request that the other 
             employer withholds additional taxes from their 
             paycheck. This additional withholding can help cover
             the taxes owed from their gig economy work.
          o The gig economy worker can make quarterly
             estimated tax payments. They do this to pay their
             taxes and any self-employment taxes owed
             throughout the year.

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