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Tax Calculators
for Freelancers
Calculate your self-employment tax, plan quarterly payments, and understand sales tax obligations. Know exactly what you owe before the deadline.
Paycheck Calculator
Calculate take-home pay after federal, state, and FICA taxes. Supports all 50 states, multiple pay frequencies, and filing statuses.
Open calculator →1099 vs W-2 Comparator
Compare net take-home between W-2 employment and 1099 contractor income. See the exact tax difference including self-employment tax.
Open calculator →Bonus Tax Calculator
Calculate tax on your bonus using the percentage method (flat 22%) or aggregate method. See which method gives you more net.
Open calculator →Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay at 1.5x rate, gross pay breakdown, and take-home after taxes. Annualize earnings including OT premium.
Open calculator →Self-Employment Tax Estimator
Calculate SE tax, federal income tax, and total tax burden. See quarterly payment estimates.
Open calculator →Quarterly Tax Calculator
Estimate quarterly estimated tax payments with exact IRS deadlines. Avoid underpayment penalties.
Open calculator →Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax for all 50 US states plus DC. Includes state and average local rates.
Open calculator →Remote-Work Tax Calculator
See which states tax your remote salary — compare home state, work state, reciprocity, and approximate withholding split.
Open calculator →Gross-Up Calculator
Turn the net pay you quote into the gross budget an employer must set aside for federal, FICA, and state taxes.
Open calculator →Severance & PTO Payout
Estimate the net payout of a severance package and unused PTO, with federal, FICA, and state withholding under both methods.
Open calculator →Why tax planning matters
Unlike employees, freelancers don't have taxes withheld from each paycheck. You're responsible for estimating and paying your own taxes quarterly. Getting this wrong means penalties, interest, and a stressful tax season.
Avoid penalties
The IRS charges underpayment penalties if you don't pay enough tax throughout the year. Quarterly estimates prevent this.
Know your SE tax
Self-employment tax is 15.3% — Social Security plus Medicare. As a freelancer, you pay both the employee and employer portions.
Plan your cash flow
Knowing your tax obligations in advance helps you set aside the right amount and avoid surprises at tax time.
Learn more about tax planning
Guides to help you understand self-employment tax, plan quarterly payments, and maximize your deductions.