Take the guesswork out of your freelance finances with 1099 Tax Calculator, a simple and powerful tool designed for freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, consultants, and self-employed professionals. Quickly estimate your Federal Income Tax, Self-Employment Tax (Social Security & Medicare), and Quarterly Estimated Payments in seconds.
Whether you earn income from rideshare apps, contract work, or your own business, this app helps you estimate how much tax to set aside using publicly available IRS guidelines.
Key Features
📊 Smart Tax Estimation Engine
Estimate your Self-Employment Tax and Federal Income Tax using the latest available federal tax brackets, standard deductions, and wage caps for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
💼 Business Deductions Support
Reduce taxable income by entering common expense categories such as mileage, advertising, office supplies, insurance, and more.
📅 Quarterly Estimated Tax Breakdown
Automatically split your yearly estimated taxes into four quarterly payments (Q1–Q4) with standard IRS due dates.
💰 Flexible Income Input
Enter monthly or yearly income and switch between Single and Married Filing Jointly filing status. Includes support for estimating the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction.
📈 Clear Visual Insights
View estimated take-home income, effective tax rate, marginal tax rate, and total tax breakdown using simple visual charts.
📱 Private History Storage
Save and review previous calculations securely on your device for easy comparison.
📄 Export & Share PDF Reports
Generate detailed tax estimate reports to share with your accountant or keep for your records.
Disclaimer: 1099 Tax Calculator is not a government app and is not affiliated with the IRS or any government agency.
This app is an estimation tool for informational purposes only and does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Calculations are based on publicly available IRS guidance and standard federal tax rules. Always consult a qualified tax professional before making financial decisions.
Government Information Sources:
This app uses publicly available federal tax guidance from official IRS resources:
- https://www.irs.gov/filing/federal-income-tax-rates-and-brackets
- https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-se-form-1040
- https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes
- https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/qualified-business-income-deduction
- More information: https://www.irs.gov/