Exempt Freelancers from the Unincorporated Business Tax
Freelancers Union Wins Tax Cuts for Independent Workers
New York City's Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT) imposed an unfair double tax on freelancers' business AND personal incomes, draining $162 million last year alone.
Freelancers Union waged an aggressive campaign for fair taxation—urging lawmakers to tax freelancers no less—and no more—than traditional employees.
They heard our calls—and they responded, eliminating the UBT for those earning less than $100,000, and enacting a tax credit for freelancers earning up to $150,000. Individuals will save up to $3,400 this year alone.
Let's Keep on Winning
We're still overtaxed, under-insured and unrepresented—but our victory proves that when freelancers come together, we're a powerful force for change.
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2009 Campaign Timeline
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Freelancers Union hosts Cocktails for a Cause—Campaign Kick off
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Mayor Bloomberg announces partnership with Freelancers Union to end UBT
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Freelancers testify at City Council hearing on UBT; over 100 members attend
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Sen. Kruger and Asm. Farrell introduce legislation into the State Assembly
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Members and staff visit Albany to lobby in person. Thousands of Freelancers Union members email and call their legislators, urging them to pass the bill
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NYC Council passes Home Rule