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Step-by-step guides and practical tax tips. Every guide is linked to the free calculators on this site.
🧾 How to calculate self-employment tax
Self-employment tax is 15.3% on 92.35% of net earnings: an effective rate of 14.13%. Example: $50,000 of net profit means $7,064.77 of SE tax in 2026.
· Self-employment📈 Capital gains tax rates 2026
2026 long-term capital gains tax rates: 0% up to $49,450, 15% to $545,500 and 20% above for single filers (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Plus the 3.8% NIIT.
· Capital gains