According to a 2025 Self Financial survey, 45% of Americans were working a side hustle this year. Whether you’re walking dogs, driving people, delivering food or doing freelance projects, gig work is great for extra income on a flexible schedule. But it also comes with some drawbacks, including a lack of employee benefits and the need to manage your own taxes.
As the year comes to a close, now’s the time to take steps that can help you slash your tax bill and have a smoother filing experience in 2026. From maximizing deductions to organizing your business records, here are five last-minute gig worker tax tips to know for 2025.
