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Freelance Quarterly Tax Estimator

Estimate self-employment tax, federal income tax, quarterly payments, and how much to set aside so tax season doesn’t wreck your cash flow.

Free tool for freelancers

Your freelance tax inputs

Enter your income, deductible business expenses, and filing status. This tool uses a practical federal estimate for planning purposes.

Gross income before expenses.
Software, equipment, travel, contractors, etc.
Used for standard deduction and tax brackets.
Optional cushion for state taxes or uneven income.
Subtract prior quarterly payments from remaining estimate.
Planning estimate only. Federal tax rules are simplified for client-side estimation and do not replace a CPA or tax software.

Estimated results

Use this to answer the question freelancers ask most: “How much should I set aside for taxes?”

Annual income
$0
Total estimated tax
$0
Effective tax rate
0%
Recommended set-aside
Set aside 0% of income
≈ $0/month reserve
Income
$0
Expenses
$0
Self-employment tax
$0
Federal income tax
$0
Estimated after-tax income
$0
Q1
Due April 15
$0
Q2
Due June 15
$0
Q3
Due September 15
$0
Q4
Due January 15
$0
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