Tool
Freelancer Set-Aside Estimator
How much to stash from every freelance dollar you make.
Income after business expenses — not your gross revenue.
There's no universal number — 25–30% is the usual starting range. Push it higher if you have little to deduct, other income, or you're in a higher bracket.
Suggested Set-Aside
$0
Self-employment tax (15.3% of 92.35% of net earnings)
Social Security (12.4%)$0
Medicare (2.9%)$0
Total SE tax$0
Rest of your set-aside
Estimated income tax & buffer$0
Enter your expected income to see the breakdown.
Suggested quarterly payments
Apr 15
$0
Jun 15
$0
Sep 15
$0
Jan 15
$0