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How much should you set aside for taxes?

Enter your freelance income. Get the number — per payment, per month, and per quarterly deadline. No email required.

Expected freelance income this year (gross)

Business expenses this year (deductible)

Filing situation

Set aside from every payment

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Est. total tax / yr

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Per month

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Per quarterly payment

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Estimate combines self-employment tax (15.3% on 92.35% of net) and federal income tax (2026 brackets, standard deduction, ½ SE-tax deduction). State income tax not included — add your state's rate on top. Educational estimate, not tax advice.

Knowing the % is step one. Doing it every payment is the hard part.

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