Self-Employment Quarterly Tax Estimator
Estimate total quarterly federal payments for self-employment: income tax plus self-employment (Social Security and Medicare) tax. Enter expected net profit and any withholding.
Estimate tax or take-home
Enter income to estimate.
How it works
We estimate SE tax on net profit (92.35% of net × 15.3% up to wage base, then 2.9% Medicare). Add estimated income tax and divide by 4 for quarterly estimate.
When to use it
Use when you have 1099 or gig income and need to pay estimated tax quarterly.
Frequently asked questions
What are the quarterly due dates?
Typically April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. Check IRS for the current year.