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Transparent tools for real freelancer tax decisions

Each calculator shows the inputs and limits behind its estimate, then links back to the IRS sources and guide needed to make the result useful.

Calculator

Self-Employment Tax Calculator

Estimate self-employment tax from net earnings and see a practical reserve number.

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Planner

Retirement Savings Planner

Model annual contributions and projected long-term balances for self-employed savers.

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Reserve & safe harbor

Quarterly Tax Reserve Planner

Estimate self-employment tax, cash reserves, state tax, withholding, and a prior-year federal safe-harbor target.

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2026 split rates

Business Mileage Calculator

Apply the January–June and July–December rates, then compare a standard estimate with actual expenses.

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Eligibility worksheet

Health Insurance Deduction Checker

Screen employer-plan months, after-credit premiums, and the business earned-income limit before Form 7206.

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Best companion reading

  • Quarterly tax checklist
  • Retirement accounts guide
  • Home office deduction