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Uber and DoorDash Push for Tax-Free Tips for Gig Workers Amid Legislative Debate

by Team Lumida
March 29, 2025
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  • Uber and DoorDash are lobbying Republican lawmakers to expand President Trump’s “no tax on tips” promise to include independent contractors, such as ride-share drivers and food delivery workers.
  • The current proposal, led by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Vern Buchanan, limits the tax-free tips deduction to employees in traditionally tipped occupations, excluding independent contractors.
  • The proposed legislation caps the tax deduction at $25,000 and excludes high-income earners above $160,000 annually.
  • Critics argue the policy could create inequities for non-tipped low-wage workers and reduce pressure on companies to raise wages.

What Happened?

Uber and DoorDash are advocating for their drivers and couriers to be included in a proposed tax break on tips, which is part of a broader tax reform effort by Republican lawmakers. The Cruz-Buchanan bill, inspired by President Trump’s 2024 campaign promise, aims to make tips tax-free for employees in traditionally tipped industries like restaurants and casinos. However, independent contractors, who receive Form 1099 instead of W-2s, are currently excluded from the proposal.

Uber’s federal affairs head, Javi Correoso, and DoorDash’s global public policy head, Max Rettig, argue that excluding gig workers is unfair, as tips are a significant part of their income. The Flex Association, representing app-based workers, estimates there are 7.3 million active gig workers in the U.S.

The bill includes safeguards to prevent abuse, such as capping the deduction at $25,000 and limiting eligibility to traditionally tipped occupations. However, the exclusion of independent contractors has sparked debate, with lawmakers yet to finalize the scope of the legislation.


Why It Matters?

The push to include gig workers in the tax-free tips proposal highlights the ongoing debate over the classification of ride-share and food delivery workers as independent contractors versus employees. While companies like Uber and DoorDash argue that the independent contractor model offers flexibility, critics say it deprives workers of employee protections, such as minimum wage guarantees and benefits.

The proposal also raises broader concerns about equity. Critics argue that tax-free tips could disproportionately benefit tipped workers while leaving other low-wage workers, such as janitors and security guards, without similar relief. Additionally, some fear the policy could reduce pressure on companies to raise wages and lead to an over-reliance on tipping.

The cost of the “no tax on tips” policy is estimated to approach $200 billion over a decade, adding to the challenge of fitting it into an already constrained federal budget.


What’s Next?

Lawmakers are expected to finalize the scope of the Cruz-Buchanan bill in the coming months, with Uber and DoorDash continuing to lobby for the inclusion of gig workers. The National Restaurant Association and other industry groups are also weighing in on potential changes to the legislation.

As the debate unfolds, the broader implications for gig workers, wage policies, and the federal budget will remain key points of contention. Investors and policymakers should monitor how this proposal fits into the larger tax reform package and its potential impact on the gig economy.

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