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Freelance Software Engineer Tax Calculator — Louisiana 2026

Tax estimate for freelance Software Engineers in Louisiana: SE tax (15.3%) + federal + Louisiana state income tax (3%), with software engineer-specific deductions.

📌 Louisiana simplified to a flat 3% income tax rate starting 2025 — significantly reduced from prior rates.

📊 Your Louisiana Tax Estimate as a Software Engineer

SE Tax (15.3%)
Federal Income Tax
Louisiana State Tax (3%)
Total Tax Bill
Effective Rate
Quarterly Payment

Top Software Engineer Tax Deductions in Louisiana

💡 Software Engineer tip: Software engineers can deduct the home internet bill at 100% if exclusively used for work, or proportionally if mixed. $80/mo internet = $960/year in deductions.

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