IRS Enhances Enforcement on Unreported Income, Targets Gig Workers
The IRS is intensifying its enforcement efforts on unreported income, particularly focusing on gig workers, freelancers, and tipped employees. Utilizing artificial intelligence, expanded data matching, and third-party reporting, the IRS aims to identify discrepancies in income reporting. This crackdown is part of a broader effort to close the tax gap, with sole proprietors and independent contractors reportedly underreporting approximately $80 billion annually. The IRS's enhanced scrutiny is expected to increase the accuracy and consistency of tax filings, as missing forms or mismatched records could trigger notices.