and will probably be gradually phased in (assuming no change in federal outlays / benefits), the needed tax increase will be even greater than 20% – 30%, as earlier years in the projection weight more heavily towards the present value. ...
Moreover, the number of self-employed workers has grown in recent years [4,5,6], as have the forms of self-employment [7]. This is not least due to technological advancements making online, remote, and freelancing work possible and easier [5,6,7,8,9]. The rise of digital platforms ...