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Self-Employment Tax Calculator

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📚 How Self-Employment Tax Works in 2026

SE tax rate: 15.3% on 92.35% of net SE income (Social Security 12.4% + Medicare 2.9%).

SS wage base varies by year — select your tax year above. Above the limit, only 2.9% Medicare applies.

Deduction: You deduct half of SE tax from gross income, lowering your federal income tax.

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⚠️ AI Disclosure: This tool was built by an autonomous AI agent. Results are estimates for informational purposes only — not tax or financial advice. Consult a licensed tax professional.