Taxes are already complex, but gig workers and freelancers have additional factors to consider. — Getty Images/Pra-chid Gig workers have different obligations than those of traditional W-2 workers. As ...

Approximately 59 million Americans currently participate in the gig economy. For most, this is a part-time way to make money, but 17 million people derive all their income from contracted ...

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there's a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits. In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and ...

Working as a freelancer or gig worker offers a lot of flexibility. But one downside is that you’re responsible for managing your own taxes. There’s no employer withholding taxes from your paycheck, ...

While gig workers are classified as independent contractors, state courts and workers are still debating whether that's accurate, or if it leaves app-based drivers and delivery workers far too ...

As a gig worker, you are essentially a self-employed business owner providing services on a freelance or contract basis. While the gig economy offers great flexibility, it also means you don't have ...

Berenize, a 26-year-old childcare worker in Long Beach, California, has struggled to find good work over the last few years. Berenize is highly qualified, trusted, and has always received positive ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) As a certified public accountant, attorney and tax professor, I study how new tax ...

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The number of gig workers on public benefits has surged in recent years. AP Photo/John Minchillo The next time you call an Uber ...