Self-Employment Tax Calculator

Calculate SE tax, quarterly estimated payments, and your true net income.

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SE Tax (15.3%)
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How self-employment tax works

As a self-employed person you pay both the employee and employer portions of FICA taxes: 12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare = 15.3% total SE tax, applied to 92.35% of net earnings (to account for the employer deduction). You can then deduct half of SE tax from your adjusted gross income, reducing your federal income tax.

Quarterly estimated taxes are due four times a year. Missing them can trigger IRS penalties even if you pay in full at year end.

What is self-employment tax?
SE tax is 15.3% (12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare) on 92.35% of net self-employment income. You can deduct half of SE tax from gross income.
How much should I set aside for taxes?
A common rule is 25–30% of net income. Use this calculator for a precise estimate based on your actual income.
What are quarterly estimated tax due dates?
April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year.
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