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Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate self-employment tax (SE tax) for freelancers and independent contractors.
About This Calculator
Self-employment tax is 15.3% on net earnings — covering Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%) that W-2 employees split with their employer. At $80,000 in profit, SE tax runs roughly $11,300. The 50% deductible portion reduces taxable income, softening the blow.