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Taxes
Federal Income Tax Calculator
Quickly estimate your federal income tax liability using your gross income, filing status, and deductions. Helpful for year-round tax planning or checking whether your withholding is on track.
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Taxes
Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate self-employment tax β the Social Security and Medicare contributions that self-employed people pay on net business earnings, equivalent to both the employee and employer share of FICA combined. Use it to estimate quarterly tax payments and plan for the SE tax liability that's often the biggest tax surprise for new freelancers and business owners.
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Key differences
| Federal Income Tax Calculator | Self-Employment Tax Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Taxes | Taxes |
| Inputs required | 4 | 1 |
| Result | Federal Tax Owed ($) | Self-Employment Tax ($) |
| What it does | Quickly estimate your federal income tax liability using your gross income, filing status, and deductions. Helpful for year-round tax planning or checking whether your withholding is on track. | Calculate self-employment tax β the Social Security and Medicare contributions that self-employed people pay on net business earnings, equivalent to both the employee and employer share of FICA combined. Use it to estimate quarterly tax payments and plan for the SE tax liability that's often the biggest tax surprise for new freelancers and business owners. |