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Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate your SE tax (Social Security + Medicare), net earnings, and take-home income. The essential starting point for every freelancer.
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1099 vs W-2 Calculator
Compare take-home pay as a contractor vs employee. See exactly how taxes, benefits, and expenses affect your bottom line.
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Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator
Plan your IRS quarterly payments and avoid underpayment penalties with safe harbor estimates and deadline tracking.
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S-Corp Tax Savings Calculator
See if electing S-Corp status saves you money. Calculate reasonable salary, SE tax savings, and admin costs.
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Tax Refund Estimator
Find out if you will get a refund or owe money in 2026. Uses actual tax brackets and your withholding data.
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Business Entity Comparison
Not sure which entity is right for you? Answer 7 questions and get a personalized recommendation.
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📖 Educational Guides
Learn the concepts behind the numbers with our detailed guides.
📖 Self-Employment Tax Guide — Everything You Need to Know
📖 How to Calculate Self-Employment Tax: Step-by-Step
📖 1099 vs W-2: Which One Puts More Money in Your Pocket?
📖 How to Calculate Quarterly Estimated Taxes (2026 Guide)
📖 Should You Elect S-Corp Status in 2026?
📖 Will You Get a Tax Refund in 2026?
📖 LLC vs Sole Proprietorship vs S Corp vs C Corp
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🗺️ Tax Planning Roadmap
1
Calculate SE TaxKnow your baseline tax burden
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Compare 1099 vs W-2Decide your work structure
3
Plan Quarterly PaymentsAvoid underpayment penalties
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Evaluate S-CorpOptimize SE tax savings
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Estimate RefundSee your tax season outcome
📅 2026 IRS Tax Deadlines
| Deadline | What's Due | Helpful Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Q3 Estimated Tax Payment | Quarterly Tax Calculator |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Q4 Estimated Tax Payment | Quarterly Tax Calculator |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 2026 Tax Return Due | Tax Refund Estimator |
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the Self-Employment Tax Calculator to understand your baseline, then use the Quarterly Tax Calculator to plan payments, and the Tax Refund Estimator to see your year-end picture.
They use current 2026 IRS tax brackets and SE tax rates. They provide close approximations but are not a substitute for professional tax preparation or IRS filing software.
No. All tools are 100% free with no signup required. All calculations run in your browser — we never see, store, or share your financial data.