Uber and DoorDash are hoping to benefit from proposed GOP legislation that removes taxes on workers' tips.
Legislation proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Vern Buchanan would provide a tax break for restaurant and casino workers, but not independent contractors like Uber drivers or DoorDash couriers.
Uber and DoorDash are urging lawmakers to include their workers in the legislation, emphasizing the growing role of digital tipping on their platforms.
The proposed legislation would limit the tax break to a $25,000 income-tax deduction and tie eligibility to employer reports of tips and wages.