Tax estimates

Every published Pyne article in this category.

• How Self-Employment Tax Eats Your Freelance Income

  Self-employment tax is 15.3% of net freelance earnings before income tax. See how the IRS figures it, what to set aside, and how it affects pricing.

  July 20, 2026

• 'Q2 2026 Estimated Tax Deadline for Freelancers: How to Calculate and Pay by

  Q2 2026 estimated taxes are due mid-June. See what the period covers, safe harbor math, SE tax, and how freelancers calculate and pay.

  April 22, 2026

• Tax Day 2026: Last-Minute Filing Checklist for Freelancers and Solopreneurs

  Tax Day 2026 stacks your 2025 return, Q1 2026 estimates, and IRA/HSA deadlines. Use this freelancer checklist for SE tax, QBI, extensions, and payments.

  April 9, 2026