A spokesperson for Instacart has expressed the company's support for excluding tips from taxation and including independent contractors in such tax policies to help them retain more of their earnings.
"At Instacart, we're committed to supporting shoppers and helping them maximize their earnings," said an Instacart spokesperson. "That's why we strongly support no tax on tips and the inclusion of independent contractors. Ensuring all workers are able to keep more of their hard-earned income."
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised the House passage of the No Tax on Tips bill as a "big win" for gig workers, highlighting its positive impact on millions of app-based drivers and couriers. According to Flexible Work News, this reform helps ensure that hardworking Uber earners keep more of their tip income, free from unfair taxation. Khosrowshahi's comments align with growing momentum from the broader flexible work industry to secure parity in federal tax treatment for independent contractors.
The Flex Association, representing companies like Uber and DoorDash, emphasized that gig platforms are critical engines of economic mobility and recovery, especially for marginalized communities. As reported by the association, app-based work added over $20 billion to the U.S. economy in 2022, with 69% of workers saying flexibility helped them manage their finances and care duties. These figures bolster arguments that tip protections should extend to all gig workers as a matter of economic fairness.
DoorDash Vice President of Public Policy Max Rettig urged Congress to include gig workers in federal tip tax reform, arguing that "tips are tips" regardless of employment classification. According to The Federal Newswire, Rettig stressed that Dashers often rely on tips to make ends meet and deserve equal treatment under the law. His remarks echo the broader gig economy’s push for tax equity and inclusion under the No Tax on Tips legislation.
In a related statement, DoorDash Chief Communications Officer Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean said that the No Tax on Tips campaign should be about helping real people, not just traditional employees. As pointed out by The Federal Newswire, she emphasized the need to support all workers who rely on tipping income, including independent couriers. Her call for inclusivity strengthens a growing coalition advocating for comprehensive reform to recognize the evolving nature of the American workforce.
As per her LinkedIn profile, Fidji Simo is the CEO and Chair of Instacart. She has led the company through a major transformation and recently announced her transition to Board Chair as Chris Rogers steps in as CEO. Simo also serves on the boards of OpenAI and Shopify and is co-founder of the Metrodora Institute, which focuses on advancing care for neuroimmune disorders.
