Tools
Paycheck Tax Calculator: Estimate Your 2026 Take-Home Pay
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, see which deductions lower your taxes and learn why your actual withholding may differ.
Tax Deductions – Page 2
Savings Accounts
Is Savings Account Interest Taxable? 1099-INT, State Tax and Kids' Accounts
Yes: savings interest is taxed as ordinary income in the year it is credited, whether or not you get a 1099-INT. Here is how much tax to expect, what Treasury interest saves on state taxes and how kids' interest is taxed.
Mortgage & Home Financing
Mortgage Interest and PMI Deductions in 2026: What the New Tax Law Changed
From 2026, mortgage insurance premiums are deductible again, the $750,000 mortgage limit is permanent and the SALT cap is $40,400. But you only benefit if your itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction.
Loan Rates
Is Personal Loan Interest Tax Deductible? The Rules and the Exceptions
Interest on a personal loan used for personal expenses is not deductible. It can be if the money pays for business costs, investments or qualified education, and new-car buyers may deduct some auto loan interest through 2028.
Taxes
eBay 1099-K: Do You Pay Taxes on Selling Used Items Online?
Got a 1099-K from eBay or Poshmark? Selling your own used items at a loss is not taxable, but you still report it. Learn the thresholds, the IRS method and the rules for resellers.
Taxes
Etsy Taxes: 1099-K, Sales Tax and Deductions for Etsy Sellers
Selling on Etsy? Learn when Etsy sends a 1099-K, how Etsy income is taxed, which seller deductions and costs of goods you can claim and how the hobby rules work in 2026.
Taxes
Airbnb Taxes for Hosts: 1099-K, Deductions, the 14-Day Rule and More
Airbnb income is usually taxable, but the rules differ from a normal job. Learn about the 14-day rule, the Airbnb 1099-K, Schedule E vs. Schedule C, host deductions and depreciation.
Taxes
Amazon Flex Taxes: 1099-NEC, Mileage and Deductions for Flex Drivers
Amazon Flex delivery partners are self-employed and receive a 1099-NEC. Learn how Flex taxes work in 2026, which miles count, what you can write off and how much to save.
Taxes
Lyft Taxes: 1099-K, 1099-NEC, Deductions and Mileage for Drivers
Lyft drivers are self-employed. Learn which Lyft 1099s you receive, why the 1099-K shows more than you were paid, which tax deductions to claim and how much to set aside in 2026.
Taxes
Instacart Taxes: 1099-NEC, Mileage and Deductions for Shoppers
Full-service Instacart shoppers are self-employed and get a 1099-NEC; in-store shoppers are W-2 employees. Learn how Instacart taxes work, what you can deduct and how much to save.
Taxes
DoorDash Taxes 2026: The Complete Guide for Dashers
Dashers are independent contractors, so DoorDash withholds nothing. Learn how DoorDash taxes work in 2026, which deductions matter most, how the tips deduction helps and how much to save.
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.