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Self-Employment Tax Calculator
2026 SE tax (15.3%) on your net profit, with the deductible half.
2026 self-employment tax
$11,304
Half is deductible: $5,652
Breakdown
| Net x 92.35% | $73,880 |
| Social Security (12.4%)12.4% on net earnings up to the 2026 Social Security wage base, then $0 above it. | $9,161 |
| Medicare (2.9%) | $2,143 |
| Total SE tax | $11,304 |
2026 estimate. SE tax is separate from income tax; half the SE tax is deductible on your return. Not tax advice.
Freelancer or contractor? The 1099 tax calculator adds your income tax on top.