gig economy

The growth of the gig economy is a big change-maker for lots of businesses across all industries. Why is Gig Work Growing? The gig economy is taking off for several reasons. Brodmin has an insightful case study about gig work. Though COVID-19 spurred a big wave of workers into the gig economy, favor with the freelance and independent contractor style of work has been growing for a number of years. The pros: flexible schedule, the ability to control your workload, extra income outside your traditional. All of these things align with the work-life balance and benefits that Millennials and Gen Z are looking for in their “dream job” scenarios. Some industries are growing their gig worker base because of new trends. Things like Uber and Airbnb have seen record growth recently, and that trajectory will continue in the coming years. Technology is Leading the Way Other growth areas in the gig economy are being led by technology. Web and graphic design, programming, and IT are at the top of the list of fields experiencing prominent growth in the number of freelancers and independent contractors making up the workforce. Also, with the rise in company use of collaboration tools and other remote-friendly technology, gig work has become more accessible. Computer work can be done from anywhere, and more people are taking advantage of that. What Gig Work Means for Your Taxes Gig economy growth means that your business will be more likely to interface with freelancers and independent contractors on a regular basis. Because gig workers aren’t classified as employees, the taxes associated with your business also differ. According to JustWorks.com, more than 3 million employees are misclassified as 1099 contractors every year. You can only classify the people you hire as gig workers if: They control when and how they do their work They use their own supplies and equipment to carry out the job They get paid directly by varying clients If the person …

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