The Gig Economy’s Tax Dilemma: Why Freelancers and Platforms Are Giving Policymakers a Headache
From freelance designers to rideshare drivers and delivery giggers, the gig economy is no longer niche—it’s mainstream. But while the apps and platforms are sleek, the tax systems trying to keep up with this new world of work are anything but. Many gig workers aren’t sure what to report, how to report it—or even if they’re supposed to. Meanwhile, governments struggle to track income that bypasses traditional employer-employee models. It’s a compliance puzzle where nobody has the full picture yet. ...
