Self-Employment Tax Calculator
1099 workers pay both halves of FICA — 15.3% on 92.35% of net income. Enter your freelance income, expenses, and filing status to see your SE tax, federal income tax by bracket, take-home pay, and quarterly payment.
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Data-driven answer to the rate-raise question. Enter utilization %, proposal rejection rate, months since last raise, and CPI to get a Raise Now / Raise Soon / Hold verdict, suggested rate range with demand premium, annual revenue impact, and a step-by-step transition strategy.
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Freelance Rate Calculator
What should you actually charge per hour? Account for taxes, health insurance, retirement, and the hours you can't bill — get the real number.
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SE Health Insurance Deduction
Calculate your Form 1040 Line 17 health insurance deduction as a self-employed person. Covers health, dental, vision, and LTC premiums. Shows deduction cap at net SE income, federal and state tax savings, and effective monthly premium cost after the government subsidy.
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