Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate your self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare), income tax, and quarterly estimated payments. See the deductible half of SE tax, compare effective rates to W-2 employment, and plan your quarterly payment schedule.
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How to Use Self-Employment Tax Calculator
- 1Enter your gross self-employment income.
- 2Deduct business expenses.
- 3Select your filing status and other income.
- 4View SE tax, income tax, and quarterly payment amounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
SE tax is 15.3% on 92.35% of net self-employment income: 12.4% for Social Security (up to $168,600 in 2024) and 2.9% for Medicare. An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies on income over $200,000.
Yes, you can deduct the employer-equivalent portion (half) of your SE tax when calculating adjusted gross income. This reduces your income tax but not the SE tax itself.
Quarterly payments are due: April 15 (Q1), June 15 (Q2), September 15 (Q3), and January 15 of the following year (Q4). You may owe penalties if you underpay estimated taxes.
The Self-Employment Tax Calculator is a free online tool that lets you calculate self-employment tax and quarterly estimated payments. It is part of NexTool's collection of free tools designed to help you work faster and more efficiently.
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Calculate your self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare), income tax, and quarterly estimated payments. See the deductible half of SE tax, compare effective rates to W-2 employment, and plan your quarterly payment schedule.
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