Freelancer Total Tax Burden Calculator
Estimate your total tax as a self-employed person anywhere in the world. Enter your net profit, your country's income-tax rate, and your self-employment / social-security rate — the calculator does the math. No U.S.-only assumptions.
Common reference rates (fill-in help only — not built into the calc, verify with your local authority)
- United States — income tax 10–37% (federal) + SE tax ~15.3% on 92.35% of profit
- United Kingdom — income tax 20–45% + Class 4 NI ~9% on profits over the threshold
- Canada — federal 15–33% + provincial 5–25% + CPP ~11.9% (both halves)
- Australia — income tax 19–45% + 2% Medicare levy
- Germany — income tax 14–45% + social security ~14.6%–19% (split with "employer")
- Other countries — enter your local rates above; the math works for any system.
These figures are approximate and change yearly. Always confirm current rates with your national tax authority or a qualified local professional. This tool gives an educational estimate only — not tax advice.
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