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Self-Employed Tax
Calculator 2021

See how to calculate self-employment tax using your work-related deductions with our self-employed expense estimator, or get a big picture overview of your tax return by
using TaxCaster.

Quickly estimate
your 2021
self-employed taxes

This free tax calculator helps you see what you may get back, or what you might owe, before you file your
tax return.

Know how much to set aside for 2021 taxes with our
self-employed tax calculator
Apply business expenses and see how much they save you
on taxes
Understand how deductions for independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers may apply for your specific
tax scenario

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Estimate your potential
tax savings based on your
annual
business-related expenses

Estimated Expenses

$600

Estimated Tax Savings

$90+

$0

$5k+

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Select your profession to see common examples related to your line of work:

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business expenses:

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business expenses:

Child Care

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business expenses:

Cleaning Service

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Photographer

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Writer

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Consulting

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Real Estate

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Education

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Musician

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Rideshare Driver

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Construction

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Deductions for Self-Employed Businesses, Contractors and Freelancers

One of the benefits of being self-employed are the many deductions you can qualify for depending on your line of work. Learn more about which expenses you can deduct with our Self-Employed Expense Estimator above or browse the articles below for more details on how to get a tax break.

SELF-EMPLOYMENT TAXES

Top Tax Write-offs for the Self-Employed

Whether you have a side gig, contract, or own a small business, you are entitled to certain tax write-offs
which can benefit you during tax time.
Learn more about what you can deduct or use our
self-employed
expense estimator.

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SELF-EMPLOYED EXPENSES

Top Tax Deductions for Photographers

From weddings to family photoshoots for the holidays
to graduation portraits, the travel, training, and equipment
you invest in as a photographer can be deductible
business expenses.

Read more

SELF-EMPLOYED DEDUCTIONS

Working at Home

Save your receipts as your business expenses can get you tax deductions.
You may also deduct the costs associated
with your home office and that can be a
big tax break.

Read more

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