"Under a new law taking effect December 31, 2025, companies, including application-based entities, can voluntarily contribute to a contractor's portable benefits -- like health insurance, retirement savings, and life insurance -- with a win-win tax effect: employers can deduct the cost, and workers don't pay taxes on the value received. This novel approach could reshape how businesses support gig workers and freelancers without risking a misclassification finding."  MORE >>