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5 of 6 in Income & Retirement

Working in the Gig Economy

9-12th Grades
45 min

Summary

Working in the gig economy has perks and hidden costs. Learn key differences between W-2 employment and 1099 non-employee status, including the self-employment tax stack.

Activities

Bellringer: $100 Gig or Employee?

  • Calculate the take-home pay of $100 earned as a gig worker or an employee
5 min

Instruction

  • Explore the differences between a W-2 employee and an 1099 independent contractor
  • Walk through non-employee tax obligations, including self-employment tax
  • Discuss possible tax deductions for gig economy jobs
10 min

Discussion: The Hustle vs. The Office

  • Debate the monetary merits of traditional employment vs. self-employment
5 min

Activity: How Much Can My Business Make? Game

  • Take the pretest
  • Begin the How Much Can My Business Make? simulation
20 min

Wrap-Up & Assessment

  • What percentage of your 1099 income should you set aside for taxes?
  • Define the “tax stack” in your own words.
5 min

Lesson Prep

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How Much Can My Business Make? Pretest

Find out what students know before they play the game.

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How Much Can My Business Make? Game

Students find out what it will take to earn a profit with a small business.

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