Tools
Free Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026: Social Security and Medicare
Calculate 2026 self-employment tax on your net profit, with the 92.35% rule, the $184,500 wage base, W-2 wages, the deductible half and quarterly amounts.
Estimated Taxes
If no one withholds tax from your income, the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments. These guides explain the dates, amounts and penalties.
7 guides about “Estimated Taxes”.
Taxes
Quarterly Estimated Taxes: How Much Should You Pay?
If you expect to owe $1,000 or more after withholding, you generally must pay estimated tax each quarter. Paying 100% of last year's tax (110% at higher incomes) avoids the penalty.
Savings Accounts
Where Self-Employed People Should Keep Their Tax Money
Self-employed people pay taxes four times a year, so the money should sit somewhere safe, liquid and separate. A high-yield savings account fits most; Treasury bills can add state tax savings. Here is a simple system.
Taxes
Self-Employment Tax 2026: Rate, Calculation and How to Lower It
Self-employment tax is 15.3% on 92.35% of your net profit, up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500 for the Social Security part. Learn how to calculate it, what it costs and how to lower it.
Taxes
1099 Taxes 2026: The Complete Guide for Independent Contractors and Freelancers
Paid on a 1099? Then nobody withholds taxes for you. This guide explains 1099-NEC and 1099-K, self-employment tax, deductions, quarterly payments and filing, with a full 2026 example.
Taxes
How Much Should an Uber Driver Save for Taxes? How to Calculate It
Most Uber drivers should set aside 25% to 30% of their profit for taxes, but the right number depends on your situation. Learn how to calculate your Uber taxes step by step, with three worked 2026 examples.
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Uber Quarterly Taxes: How to Pay Estimated Taxes in 2026
Uber does not withhold taxes, so the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments. Get the 2026 due dates, a simple way to calculate each payment and the safe harbor rules that prevent penalties.