Will Trump change taxes for gig workers?

Possibly, but only if new tax or labor rules are actually enacted.

For gig workers, the main tax areas to watch are:

• The 20% QBI deduction (Section 199A): This helps many self-employed workers and has been a major Trump-era tax provision. Whether it changes depends on what Congress does with current tax law.
• Tips: Trump has proposed removing federal income tax on tips. If enacted, that could affect gig workers who receive tips, but it is not automatically law just because it was proposed.
• Worker classification: Changes to how workers are classified as independent contractors vs. employees can affect gig workers' taxes indirectly. Independent contractors generally continue to owe self-employment tax and can deduct eligible business expenses.

So the short answer is: he could change taxes for gig workers, but only through actual laws or official rule changes, and the exact outcome depends on what is passed in 2026.

What to verify now: check the IRS, Treasury, and current federal legislation for any enacted changes to tip taxation, Section 199A, or contractor classification rules before relying on them.