Freelancer Tax Estimator
Calculate how much tax to save as a freelancer. Estimates US self-employment tax, quarterly payments, and India GST + income tax. Free freelancer tax estimator.
Income & Filing
Estimated Annual Tax
Quarterly Payment Schedule
Enter last year's tax above to get your exact safe harbor amount.
Set aside $1,235/month or 19% of each payment to a dedicated tax savings account.
What is the Freelancer Tax Estimator?
Calculate self-employment tax, quarterly payments, and deductions for US & India freelancers. This tool is designed to be fast, free, and completely secure, running entirely in your browser without uploading your sensitive data to external servers.
How to use the Freelancer Tax Estimator
- Select or configure your input settings.
- Upload your file or paste your data into the tool.
- Click the primary action button to instantly generate your results.
- Download or copy your completely processed output.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much tax does a freelancer pay in the US?+
Freelancers pay self-employment tax (15.3% on net earnings) plus income tax. After the 50% SE tax deduction, effective SE tax is roughly 13-14% of net profit.
What percentage should I save for quarterly taxes?+
A common rule: save 25-30% of every payment if you're in a moderate income bracket, or use this calculator for a precise estimate.
What deductions can freelancers claim?+
Home office, software subscriptions, internet, phone (business %), equipment, professional development, and health insurance premiums.