Tax Calculators
Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Estimate your SE tax (15.3%) with Social Security and Medicare breakdown based on net income.
Quarterly Tax Payment Estimator
Calculate estimated quarterly payments based on projected annual income and deductions.
1099 Income Tax Calculator
Estimate federal and state tax on 1099 income with standard deduction applied.
Home Office Deduction Calculator
Compare simplified vs. regular method deductions and find which saves you more.
Mileage Deduction Calculator
Track business miles and calculate your IRS standard mileage rate deduction.
Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Factor in taxes, expenses, and your desired take-home to find your true hourly rate.
Tax Guides for Freelancers
Quarterly Tax Deadlines 2026: When to Pay and How Much
Know exactly when each quarterly payment is due and how to calculate the right amount.
Deductions10 Tax Deductions Every Freelancer Should Know
From home office to health insurance — deductions that can save you thousands.
Tax Basics1099 vs W-2: How Self-Employment Tax Actually Works
Understand the 15.3% SE tax and why freelancers pay more than employees.
PricingHow to Calculate Your Freelance Hourly Rate (With Taxes)
Stop undercharging. Factor in taxes, expenses, and time off to find your true rate.
DeductionsHome Office Deduction: Simplified vs Regular Method
Which method saves you more? A clear comparison with real-world examples.
Tax PlanningHow to Save for Taxes as a Freelancer
A complete system for setting aside the right percentage so tax day is stress-free.
Why Use FreelanceTaxTools?
If you're a freelancer, independent contractor, or gig worker, taxes are more complicated than they are for traditional employees. You're responsible for paying self-employment tax (15.3%) on top of federal and state income tax, making estimated quarterly payments, and tracking deductions — all on your own.
FreelanceTaxTools gives you free, browser-based calculators to estimate your tax obligations quickly and accurately. Every tool works instantly in your browser with no signup, no email, and no data sent to any server. Your numbers stay on your device.
Tools for Every Part of Freelance Taxes
Our Self-Employment Tax Calculator breaks down the 15.3% SE tax into Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%) so you know exactly what you owe. The Quarterly Tax Estimator helps you calculate each quarterly payment to avoid underpayment penalties.
If you receive 1099 forms, the 1099 Income Tax Calculator estimates your total federal and state tax burden with the standard deduction applied. And our deduction calculators — Home Office and Mileage — help you find every dollar you can save.
Not sure what to charge? The Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator factors in taxes, business expenses, and your desired take-home pay to find the rate you should actually be charging.
Built for Freelancers, By the Numbers
According to recent data, over 70 million Americans do freelance work, and that number grows every year. Yet most tax tools require you to create an account, enter personal information, or pay for a subscription. FreelanceTaxTools is different — every calculator is free, private, and works instantly.