Gig Is Up Act
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Gig Is Up Act to Require Payroll Tax Withholding for Gig Workers
The Gig Is Up Act was introduced in the House and is currently waiting for review by the Committee on Ways and Means. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill is led by progressive Democrats and faces heavy opposition from major tech companies. It is unlikely to move forward in a divided Congress.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Gig workers at very large platforms (like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, etc.) would see automatic payroll tax withholding from their pay, similar to traditional employees. This removes the burden of saving for and paying quarterly estimated taxes, but it also means smaller take-home checks on each payment. On the positive side, these workers would build Social Security credits they currently often miss, strengthening their future retirement and disability safety net. However, some workers who prefer the flexibility of managing their own taxes may view the withholding as unwelcome.
“any remuneration paid by such person to any such individual with respect to such services (and any payment made by such person to any such individual in settlement of a transaction for the provision of such services) shall be treated in the same manner as wages with respect to employment of such individual for purposes of subchapter B and chapter 2”
Programs
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gig Is Up Act
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