Side Hustle Tax Calculator

Estimate self-employment tax for Uber, DoorDash, Etsy, and freelance income.

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Annual gig income

Deductible expenses

Mileage at 67¢/mi, supplies, software

Federal marginal rate

Set aside this much of every gig dollar

30.0%

Quarterly payment: $1,124

Self-employment tax

$1,837

Federal income tax

$2,658

Net take-home

$8,505

Free Side Hustle Tax Calculator — Uber, DoorDash, Etsy, Freelance

Driving Uber, delivering for DoorDash, selling on Etsy, or freelancing on the side? The IRS wants their cut — and they want it quarterly. Use this calculator to know exactly how much of every gig dollar to set aside for taxes and estimated quarterly payments.

How to use this tool

1
Enter annual gig income
Total payments received — before expenses.
2
Add deductible expenses
Mileage (67¢/mile for 2024), supplies, fees, software, home office.
3
Set your federal marginal rate
22% for most middle-income earners.
4
See what to set aside
Per-dollar set-aside, quarterly payment amount, and net take-home.

Pro tips

Open a separate savings account just for taxes — move 25–30% of every gig payment there immediately.
Track miles with an app (Stride, MileIQ) — at 67¢/mile, 10,000 miles = $6,700 deduction.
Quarterly estimated tax deadlines: April 15, June 15, September 15, January 15. Miss them and you'll pay penalties.

Frequently asked questions

Do I really have to pay quarterly?

If you'll owe more than $1,000 at tax time, yes — or face IRS underpayment penalties.

What's self-employment tax?

15.3% on net self-employed earnings (Social Security + Medicare) — on top of regular income tax.

Can I deduct my car?

Yes — use either the standard mileage rate (67¢/mile in 2024) OR actual expenses (gas, insurance, depreciation). You usually can't switch back and forth on the same car.