Self-Employment Tax Hub
Your resource for helpful tax tips, tools, and
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Self-Employment Tax
Calculators 2023
Here are some helpful calculators to help you estimate your
self-employment tax and eliminate any surprises.
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Automatically track your self-employed expenses year-round
Then easily import into TurboTax to get you every dollar you deserve.
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Self-Employed Tax Deductions Calculator
Find deductions as a 1099 contractor, freelancer, creator, or if you have a side gig
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W-4 Withholding Calculator
Know how much to withhold from your paycheck to get a bigger refund
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Self-Employment Tax: The Basics
Get a better understanding of what self-employment taxes are, how much you'll be taxed, and why you'll need to pay them.
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Beginner’s Self-Employed Tax Guide
From what business structure you’ll use to an overview of tax deductions, this guide will help you prepare for filing.
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Deductions for Self-Employed Businesses,
Contractors and Freelancers
Learn more about which expenses you can deduct with our Self-Employed Deduction Calculator
above or browse the articles below for more details on how to get a tax break.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ways to Pay Less Self-Employment Tax
Want to see the lowest number possible on the self-employed tax calculator? Follow these tips to minimize your liability.
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Self-Employment Tax Prep
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1. Review earnings to determine if you're required to file self-employment taxes. -
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4. Complete the self-employment tax forms by the filing deadline.