Freelancer Tax Calculator 2026 — 1099 & Self-Employment Tax Estimator
2026 Tax Year

Freelancer Tax Calculator
1099 & Self-Employment Estimator

Get your complete tax picture in 60 seconds — federal, state, quarterly payments & more

1 Income
2 Deductions
3 Location
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Step 1 — Your Income

Enter your freelance and other income sources

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Please enter your freelance income
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Step 2 — Your Deductions

Every dollar here reduces your tax bill

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See full list of deductible expenses →
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Rent/mortgage portion + utilities for dedicated workspace. How to calculate →
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Step 3 — Location & Payments

State tax fills in automatically

✅ Great news — your state has no income tax!
Please select your state
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Your 2026 Tax Estimate

Based on the information you provided

Gross Freelance Income —
Other Income —
Total Business DeductionsExpenses, home office, health insurance, retirement —
Net Business Income —
Tax Breakdown
Self-Employment Tax (15.3%)On 92.35% of net business income —
SE Tax Deduction (50%)IRS allows deducting half of SE tax —
QBI Deduction (20%)Qualified Business Income pass-through deduction —
Standard DeductionBased on filing status —
Adjusted Taxable Income —
Tax Amounts
Federal Income TaxTax bracket —
State Income TaxState rate —
Self-Employment Tax —
Effective Tax Rate
Federal
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State
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SE Tax
0%
Total Tax LiabilityFederal + State + SE Tax
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Recommended Quarterly Payment Next deadline: —
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⚠️ This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only.
It does not constitute tax advice. Please consult a qualified CPA or tax professional
for your specific situation. Tax laws change annually.

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