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Freelancer Tax Calculator
Estimate freelancer taxes using net income, estimated self-employment tax rate, and income tax rate. Calculate total tax and take-home pay.
Enter values to estimate freelancer taxes and take-home pay.
Note: This is a simplified estimator using flat rates you enter. Actual freelancer taxes depend on deductions, credits, brackets, and filing status.
How to use this freelancer tax calculator
- Enter your estimated annual net freelance income (after expenses).
- Enter an estimated self-employment tax rate.
- Enter your estimated income tax rate.
- Click Calculate to see total tax and take-home pay.
Example
If your net freelance income is $60,000, you estimate 15.3% self-employment tax and 10% income tax:
- Self-employment tax: $9,180
- Income tax: $6,000
- Total tax: $15,180
- Take-home pay: $44,820
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