Tax Deduction Calculator
A free calculator showing the real before-and-after tax impact of your deductions — see what a home office, mileage, or retirement contribution is worth in dollars.
Self-Employment Tax Calculator
A free calculator that isolates your Social Security and Medicare tax — the 15.3% every 1099 worker owes regardless of deductions or credits.
Mileage Deduction Calculator
A free calculator for the 2026 mid-year mileage rate split — enter your business miles and get the deduction calculated correctly for both halves of the year.
1099 vs. W-2 Calculator: What the Same Salary Actually Costs You in Taxes
A free calculator comparing the same gross salary as a W-2 job versus a 1099 contract — see the real dollar gap once taxes and lost benefits are factored in.
Self-Employed Tax Deductions: The Complete List for 2026
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The full list of deductions that actually apply to freelancers, gig workers, and 1099 contractors in 2026, with the current numbers for each one.
No Tax on Tips: IRS’s February 2026 Instruction Change for Gig Workers
How the IRS’s February 25, 2026 instruction change affects the no-tax-on-tips deduction for self-employed tipped workers, and why it’s worth double-checking an early-filed return.
No Tax on Tips: What It Means for Gig Workers 2025-2028
How the new no-tax-on-tips deduction works for gig workers — the $25,000 cap, which years it covers, and why it doesn’t touch Social Security or Medicare tax.
1099 & Quarterly Tax Calculator
A free calculator that turns your net self-employment income into what you’ll owe in self-employment tax, income tax, and how much to set aside each quarter.