US Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate SE tax (Social Security + Medicare) and federal income tax on 1099 / freelance profit.
Last updated: 2026-06-01
Self-Employment Tax
$
75.00 Thousand
SE tax (SS + Medicare)
$10,597
Deductible portion (50%)
$5,299
Est. federal income tax
$7,175
Total tax burden
$17,772
Data sources
Rates and thresholds on this page are based on official publications. Verify against the source for your specific circumstances.
- IRS — Self-Employment Tax — verified 2026-06-01 · SE tax rates and net earnings calculation
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — verified 2026-06-01 · Federal income tax brackets and withholding
Simplified SE and income tax estimate. Quarterly payments, QBI deduction, and state taxes not modeled.
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