Taxing the Gig Economy

View a recording of the live webcast on this page.
The rise of smartphones and platform technologies has created a surge of employment in what has been termed the gig economy. Or has it? Statisticians and economists are debating and defining the size and scope of this workforce and its effect on the overall economy. The gig or platform economy also raises questions about tax filing and tax compliance for participants (including platform providers) and for tax administrators. A Tax Policy Center conference on Tuesday, October 23, will address what we know about the gig economy and consider ways the tax system should adapt.
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Register to attend in-person here. Register to watch the webcast here.
A light breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m.
Email any questions to events@brookings.edu.