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Tax Issues and the Gig Worker in 2025-26 2 Credits 2 Credits

Tax Issues and the Gig Worker in 2025-26 2 Credits 2 Credits

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    April, 2026

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    Taxes

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify the key features of the gig economy and the different types of income earned by gig workers.
  • Differentiate between employee, independent contractor, and sole proprietor classifications using IRS guidelines.
  • Analyze reporting requirements for gig income, including Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K.
  • Evaluate recent tax law updates, including OBBB provisions, and their impact on gig worker reporting.
  • Assess common compliance risks such as income misreporting and double-counting issues.
  • Apply IRS rules to accurately report gig income and determine allowable deductions.

Course Overview

The gig economy continues to grow rapidly, with millions of workers earning income through flexible, on-demand work arrangements. Understanding the tax implications of gig work is critical, as improper classification, reporting, or documentation can lead to penalties and compliance risks.

This CE course provides a comprehensive overview of tax issues impacting gig workers, including classification rules, reporting requirements, and recent legislative updates such as changes to Form 1099 thresholds and deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).

Major Topics:

  • Gig economy overview
  • Worker classification rules
  • 1099 reporting requirements
  • Income reporting issues
  • OBBB tax updates
  • Gig worker deductions

Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, participants will learn how to properly report gig income, avoid double-counting issues, and apply current IRS rules to ensure accurate and compliant tax filings.

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License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-S) 2 CE Approved
U.S. Employment Law & Regulations for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 PDC Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02607) 2 CE Approved
HR Business for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
U.S. Employment Law & Regulations for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 PDC Eligible
HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-O) 2 CE Approved
U.S. Employment Law & Regulations for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 PDC Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02607) 2 CE Approved
HR Business for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
U.S. Employment Law & Regulations for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2 PDC Eligible
HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
HR Business for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 739352) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 2 RCH Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-03126-26-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved

Additional Information

Credits

2

Credits

2

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

Tony Curatola

Tony Curatola PhD, MBA

Drexel University

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Tony Curatola is the Joseph F. Ford Professor of Accounting and Tax at Drexel University, recognized for his long-standing research on individual, small business, and retirement income taxation. He has published more than 230 articles, completed sponsored research, and his work has been cited by major outlets including Forbes, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.


He also spent 32 years editing the tax column for Strategic Finance before stepping down in 2024. Today, he continues creating interactive tax education courses for CeriFi and frequently presents webinars for MY-CPE ONE, where he received Excellence Awards in 2024 and 2025. With degrees from Drexel, Wharton, and Texas A&M, he remains active in accounting leadership through roles in professional associations such as the Institute of Management Accountants.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Melissa Ryon, CPA (US)

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Mr. Curatola is by far the best presenter for the My-CPE on-demand courses I've experienced thus far. His style is conversational and engaging and his commentary is relevant and interesting.

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Lane Stoneham, EA

5

Thank you for a timely presentation that covered some of the more practical aspects of the Gig tax issue.

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