How much should I set aside for taxes this quarter?

For freelancers, gig workers and anyone paid on a 1099. Enter this quarter's numbers and the share you want to save. Everything is worked out in your browser. Nothing you type leaves this page.

This quarter

Which payment are you saving for? Income received

Business expenses paid

Business miles driven Share of profit to set aside

You choose this number. Many people save somewhere between 20% and 30%; your tax professional can tell you what fits you.

Your set-aside

Mileage deduction: $0.00
Profit: $0.00
Set aside: $0.00
Due: January 15, 2027

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Where the numbers come from

IRS business standard mileage rate for 2026: 72.5 cents a mile from January 1 to June 30, and 76 cents a mile from July 1 to December 31 (IRS IR-2025-128 and IR-2026-29). Estimated tax due dates: April 15, June 15 and September 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027; a date on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Source: IRS.gov, checked October 9, 2026.

This is a savings calculator, not tax advice. It applies the percentage you choose to income minus the expenses and mileage you enter. It does not work out your tax. Ask a tax professional what applies to you.