Freelancer tax guides
Short, plain-English answers with 2026 numbers. No jargon, no upsell.
- How much to set aside for taxes on 1099 income (2026)
A simple way to work out what percentage of each freelance payment to save for taxes, with 2026 numbers and a free calculator.
- 2026 quarterly estimated tax deadlines for freelancers
The four 2026 estimated tax due dates (April 15, 2026, June 15, 2026, September 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027), what each covers, and how to pay online in minutes.
- Self-employment tax explained (2026 rates)
What self-employment tax is, how the 15.3% is calculated, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and the deductions that lower it.
- 2026 IRS mileage rate: 72.5¢ then 76¢ per mile
The 2026 business mileage rate changed mid-year: 72.5¢ through June 30 and 76¢ from July 1. Here's how to calculate your deduction.
- Cash App taxes for freelancers: 1099-K, business payments and write-offs
Getting paid on Cash App? How Cash App income is taxed, when you get a 1099-K, how to export your history, and how to set aside the right amount.
- Venmo taxes for freelancers: business income, 1099-K and exports
How to handle taxes on Venmo payments from clients, what a Venmo 1099-K means, and how to download your Venmo statement as a CSV.
- PayPal taxes for freelancers: gross vs. net, fees and the 1099-K
How to report PayPal freelance income: why your 1099-K shows gross, how to deduct PayPal fees, and how to export your activity as a CSV.