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Freelance Tax Estimator

Estimate your total tax liability, including self-employment, federal, and state taxes based on your annual gross revenue and deductions.

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Itemized Deductions

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Estimated Total Tax

'$' + Math.ceil(totalTax).toLocaleString()

Effective Tax Rate 0%
Recommended Monthly Setup $0
Self-Employment Tax (SE) $0
Estimated Federal Income $0
Target Net Take-Home $0

Disclaimer: This is a high-level estimate for educational purposes. Consult a certified CPA for official tax filing and unique local deductions.

Freelancers pay a dual tax. First, Self-Employment Tax (15.3%) which covers Social Security and Medicare. Unlike employees whose companies pay half, freelancers pay the full amount.

Second, you pay standard Federal and State Income Tax on the remaining profit. This tool uses simplified bracket logic to give you a 'safety first' estimate of what you should set aside.

Frequently Asked Questions

A common rule of thumb for freelancers is to put 25-30% of every payment into a separate high-yield savings account for taxes.
Yes. If you have a space used exclusively for business, you can often deduct a portion of your rent/mortgage and utilities.