Taxing the gig economy
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Welcome, Introduction, & The size and scope of the gig economy
Welcome, Introduction, & The size and scope of the gig economy
Tax administration and the gig economy
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 economy also raises questions about tax filing and tax compliance for participants (including platform providers) and for tax administrators. A Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center conference on Tuesday, October 23, addressed what we know about the gig economy and considered ways the tax system should adapt. Panelists took questions from the audience following their discussions.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
The size and scope of the gig economy
Adam Looney
Joseph A. Pechman Senior Fellow - Economic Studies, Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center
Michael Udell
District Economics Group
Session Materials
Tax administration and the gig economy
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