1099 Tax Calculator

Estimate the federal tax on your 1099 contractor income in seconds. Estimates 2024 US federal self-employment + income tax for 1099 contractors, not tax advice.

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Self-employment tax
$14,129.55
Income tax
$12,286.75
Total tax
$26,416.30
Effective rate
26.42%

Estimate the federal tax bill on your 1099 contractor income from a single number: your net profit after business expenses. It is built for freelancers and independent contractors who need to size up self-employment tax plus income tax before setting aside money or making a quarterly payment.

How this is calculated

It applies 2024 US federal rules: self-employment tax at 15.3% on 92.35% of net profit, then federal income tax on taxable income after the half-SE deduction and the 2024 standard deduction for your filing status.

How to use

  1. Enter your net profit (income after business expenses).
  2. Choose your filing status.
  3. Read your self-employment tax, income tax, total tax, and effective rate.

Examples

  • $100k single: net profit 100000 → total tax 26416.30, effective 26.42%
  • $100k married: net profit 100000, married → lower income tax

FAQ

What does this calculator include?
It combines self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare, 15.3% on 92.35% of net profit) with federal income tax on your taxable income.
Why is my income tax lower than expected?
You can deduct half of your self-employment tax before income tax is calculated, along with the standard deduction. We apply the half-SE deduction automatically.
Is this tax advice?
No. These are estimates using 2024 US federal rules only, state and local taxes are not included. This is not tax advice; consult a professional.

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