2026 · Gig work · 1099 · Quarterly taxes

Side Hustle Tax Calculator

Estimate the federal tax on your side income from Uber, DoorDash, freelancing, tutoring or Etsy. See the self-employment tax, the extra income tax, quarterly payments and what you really earn per hour.

Your side hustle
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What you were paid before expenses.
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Costs you can deduct, such as supplies, fees and business miles (72.5 cents a mile in 2026). Picking a type fills in a typical amount you can change.
hrs
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Your side income is taxed on top of this, so it decides your tax bracket.
Tax impact
Federal tax on your side hustle
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You keep
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after expenses and taxes
Real hourly pay
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after expenses and taxes
Self-employment tax
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Social Security + Medicare (15.3%)
Extra income tax
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added on top of your day job's tax
2026 quarterly estimated payments
The tax split into four equal payments to the IRS. You can instead raise the withholding at your day job.

Federal estimate for tax year 2026 using the standard deduction. State income tax, tax credits and the qualified business income (QBI) deduction are not included.