How much tax should freelancers set aside?

A common starting federal estimate is about 25 to 30 percent of profit, plus state if you owe it. Self-employment tax sits on top of income tax. Use the self-employment tax calculator, park the set-aside in a labeled HYSA, and calendar quarterly estimates. See freelance tax drag by state for the state wedge.

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