How much tax to set aside as a 1099 freelancer (2026 example)

Описание: You got paid as a freelancer. How much of it is actually yours? A step-by-step 2026 example for a single US freelancer with $60,000 of profit.

0:00 The question
0:10 The example
0:22 Self-employment tax (15.3% on 92.35%)
0:48 Taxable income: standard deduction and QBI
1:13 2026 federal brackets
1:30 The total (about 20% federal + state)
1:43 The simple rule: set aside 25-30%
1:59 Quarterly estimated taxes and safe harbor
2:25 Recap

Free tax set-aside calculator for freelancers: link on the channel page.
Spreadsheets for freelancers (taxes, invoices, paying yourself): solocfo.etsy.com

Rough estimate for education only, not tax advice. Check your numbers with a CPA or tax professional.

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