Free self-employment tax calculator for independent contractors, 1099 workers, and self-employed professionals. Estimate quarterly taxes, self-employment tax, and maximize deductions.
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optimize your tax strategy with our advanced tax calculator built for fi/re minded modern freelancers, gig-workers, solopreneurs & side-hustlers.
⚠️ this calculator offers an *approximation*. it's geared toward fi/re folks who are financially savvy! this is not financial advice 🫡•tax laws and regulations are subject to change. this tool is meant to give a reasonable estimate, but it's always wise to double-check the latest guidelines with the irs or a tax pro.•individual circumstances may affect contribution limits and tax implications - capiche?
About This Free Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Freelance Tax Calculator is a free online tool designed for self-employed individuals, independent contractors, 1099 workers, gig economy workers, and side hustlers. Our calculator helps you estimate your total tax liability including:
- Self-employment tax (15.3% - covering Social Security and Medicare)
- Federal income tax across all 7 tax brackets (10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%)
- State income tax for all 50 US states
- Quarterly estimated tax payments to avoid IRS penalties
Who Should Use This Calculator?
This tax calculator is ideal for freelancers, independent contractors, sole proprietors, 1099-NEC recipients, gig workers (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart drivers), Etsy sellers, Amazon FBA sellers, content creators, consultants, and anyone with self-employment income. Whether you have a side hustle or run a full-time freelance business, our calculator helps you plan for your tax obligations.
Key Features
- Calculate self-employment tax (SE tax) - the 15.3% tax covering Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%)
- Estimate quarterly estimated tax payments for IRS Form 1040-ES
- Optimize Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA retirement contributions
- Track business expense deductions to reduce taxable income
- Calculate state taxes for all 50 states including California, New York, Texas, and Florida
Tax Planning Resources
According to IRS statistics, 27.7 million Americans file as self-employed, with the average freelancer paying over $15,000 annually in combined taxes. Proper tax planning can save thousands of dollars through legitimate deductions and retirement contributions. Our guides cover quarterly tax deadlines, Schedule C filing, home office deductions, and retirement planning for the self-employed.