Q1 2026 taxes due April 15

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Q1 2026 Summary
⏰ Due Apr 15
Net Income
$60,000
Total Tax
$14,289
Quarterly
$3,572
Take-Home
$45,711
SE Tax (15.3%)$8,554
Federal Income$5,735
Deduction Savings−$3,612/yr
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$3,612/year
15.3%
SE tax most miss
42%
of freelancers underpay
$2,400
avg missed deductions/yr
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💰 Deduction savings
$3,432/yr
That's $858 less per quarter
Your 2026 Federal Tax Estimate
Total Tax Owed
$11,607
Quarterly Payment
$2,902
Effective Rate
19.3%
Take-Home Pay
$48,393
Where your money goes
Take-home
SE Tax
Income Tax
Self-Employment Tax (15.3%)$8,478
Federal Income Tax$3,129
Total Federal Tax$11,607
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Quarterly Payments
Q1
Q1 · Apr 15
$2,902
Q2
Q2 · Jun 16
$2,902
Q3
Q3 · Sep 15
$2,902
Q4
Q4 · Jan 15
$2,902

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Expense Categories (IRS Schedule C)
Home Office (100%)$4,200
Software & Tools (100%)$2,880
Meals & Entertainment (50%)$1,920
Vehicle/Mileage (100%)$3,100
Professional Development (100%)$890

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═══ 2026 TAX SUMMARY ═══
Gross Income$75,000
Total Expenses-$15,000
Net Income$60,000
SE Tax$8,478
Income Tax$4,247
Total Tax$12,725
Take-Home$47,275
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