Tax tools built for gig workers
Gig workers do their own tax math: self-employment tax on net profit, income tax on top, and estimated payments every quarter. These calculators handle each piece, from a single platform to every app you work for combined, and each explains the formula and shows a worked example.
Combined and platform calculators
The Multi-Platform calculator adds your earnings from several apps into one tax bill, while the DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Instacart and Etsy calculators use defaults and deductions that fit each platform. State-specific versions of the multi-platform calculator add your state's income tax.
Payments and deductions
The Quarterly Estimated Tax Deadline Calculator shows how much to pay and counts down to the next IRS deadline, and the Mileage Deduction Calculator turns your miles into a deduction using the 2026 split rate.
Frequently asked questions
If you work for more than one app, start with the Multi-Platform 1099 Tax Calculator to add up your earnings and miles in one place. If you work for a single app, use the calculator for that platform, then plan your payments with the Quarterly Estimated Tax Deadline Calculator.
Federal self-employment tax and income tax use the 2026 rules. State tax is an approximate effective rate for most states, and California and New York use their published progressive rate schedules. Local taxes, credits and other income are not included, so treat results as estimates.
Employees and hourly workers should use the Salary & Hourly tools, which estimate take-home pay and convert hourly rates to annual pay. This section is for self-employed gig workers and 1099 contractors.
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