1099 Tax Shock

1099 Tax Shock

Your 1099 tax estimate, explained clearly

Self-employed workers pay both the employee and employer portions of Social Security and Medicare. This calculator shows you exactly what that means for your bottom line.

Self-employment tax (15.3% FICA)
Federal income tax estimate
Quarterly payment breakdown
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Your gross income before taxes or expenses.

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Only ordinary and necessary business expenses.

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Wages or other non-1099 income you also received.

This determines your standard deduction and tax brackets.

For an estimated state income tax calculation.

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Enter your 1099 income to see a detailed breakdown of your estimated tax burden.

Why do 1099 taxes feel higher?

Self-employed workers pay both the employee and employer portions of Social Security and Medicare taxes — a 15.3% cost that W-2 employees split with their employer (and often never see).

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