Self-Employment Tax Calculator — Estimate Your 2024 SE Tax
Calculate SE tax, deductions, and quarterly payments for self-employed.
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Total Tax Owed
$15,123
Effective rate: 20.2%
Quarterly Payment
$3,781
Due Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Jan 15
Tax Breakdown
| Net SE Income | $75,000 |
| SE Tax (15.3%) | $10,597 |
| ½ SE Tax Deduction | $5,299 |
| QBI Deduction | $15,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | $4,526 |
| Total Tax | $15,123 |
| Quarterly Payment | $3,781 |
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How This Calculator Works
SE Tax = Net Income × 92.35% × 15.3%
Deduct half of SE tax. QBI deduction up to 20% of qualified income.
Frequently Asked Questions
SE tax replaces FICA (Social Security + Medicare) for self-employed. Employees pay 7.65% and employer matches. Self-employed pay both halves: 15.3%.
Yes — SE tax (15.3%) is separate from federal income tax. Total tax burden for self-employed can reach 40-50% including income, SE, and state taxes.
Max out SEP-IRA or Solo 401k (up to $69K in 2024). Elect S-Corp status at $80K+ profit. Maximize business deductions. Health insurance deduction.
SE tax applies on net self-employment income over $400. Below $400: no SE tax required. The 15.3% rate applies up to $168,600 Social Security wage base (2024).
A Solo 401k (or SEP-IRA) reduces net SE income, lowering SE tax. Contribute up to 25% of net SE earnings as employer + $23K as employee. Massive tax saver.
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