1099 Self-Employed Taxes (2026)
Self-employment tax plus federal income tax for a single filer with no business expenses and no state income tax. Pick an income for the quarterly payments and a 1099 vs W-2 comparison.
| 1099 income | SE tax | Income tax | Total tax | Per quarter | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $4,239 | $942 | $5,181 | $1,295 | $24,819 |
| $40,000 | $5,652 | $1,775 | $7,427 | $1,857 | $32,573 |
| $50,000 | $7,065 | $2,667 | $9,732 | $2,433 | $40,268 |
| $60,000 | $8,478 | $3,559 | $12,037 | $3,009 | $47,963 |
| $75,000 | $10,597 | $4,898 | $15,495 | $3,874 | $59,505 |
| $80,000 | $11,304 | $5,344 | $16,647 | $4,162 | $63,353 |
| $100,000 | $14,130 | $8,235 | $22,365 | $5,591 | $77,635 |
| $120,000 | $16,955 | $11,506 | $28,462 | $7,115 | $91,538 |
| $150,000 | $21,194 | $16,413 | $37,608 | $9,402 | $112,392 |
| $200,000 | $28,234 | $25,196 | $53,431 | $13,358 | $146,569 |
Use your own expenses and filing status in the self-employment tax calculator, or compare with an employee salary in salary after taxes.