Freelancer Tax Calculator
Self-employed tax, country by country — structurally different from payroll.
Self-employed tax is a structurally different calculation from employee payroll. Freelancers face their own rules — US self-employment tax, UK Self Assessment with Class 4 National Insurance, German Freiberufler/Gewerbe treatment, and India's presumptive taxation — and can usually deduct business expenses employees can't.
Pick your country to estimate your after-tax income as a freelancer. These are simplified estimates to give you a ballpark; the self-employed tax landscape is detailed enough that you should confirm with an accountant before planning around the numbers.
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+How is freelance tax different from employee tax?
Freelancers typically pay both halves of social contributions (e.g. the full US self-employment tax), file their own returns, and can deduct business expenses. Thresholds and special regimes (like India's presumptive taxation) also differ from payroll.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources (last reviewed June 2026). Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.