Side hustle tax calculator
Self-employment tax in 2026 is 15.3% of 92.35% of your side profit: 12.4% for Social Security on earnings up to the $184,500 wage base and 2.9% for Medicare, plus a 0.9% surtax above $200,000 single or $250,000 joint. Enter your profit, wages, bracket and state rate to see what to set aside each month and each quarter. Quarterly due dates: April 15, June 15 and September 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027. Full walkthrough: side hustle tax guide.