About GigTax Toolkit

GigTax Toolkit was built for one specific group of people: gig workers, freelancers, and independent contractors who suddenly find themselves responsible for taxes that used to be invisible. If you've ever opened a 1099 and wondered exactly how much of that number actually belongs to the IRS, this site is for you.

Why we built this

When you drive for Uber, deliver for DoorDash, sell on Etsy, or freelance in any capacity, nobody is withholding taxes from your paychecks the way an employer would. That responsibility falls entirely on you — and the rules involved (self-employment tax, quarterly estimated payments, deductions, Schedule SE) are scattered across dense IRS publications that weren't written with gig workers in mind.

We built GigTax Toolkit to translate those rules into calculators and guides that are specific to how gig and freelance income actually works — not generic tax software built for every possible filing situation.

What you'll find here

• A self-employment tax calculator that estimates your federal income tax, self-employment tax, and quarterly payments based on your actual income, expenses, and mileage.
• Platform-specific guides for Uber, DoorDash, Etsy, and other common gig and freelance income sources.
• Plain-language explainers covering topics like 1099 vs W-2 taxation, how to file Schedule SE, and the full list of deductions available to self-employed workers.

All figures are kept current for the 2026 tax year and updated as IRS rules change.

What we are not

How this site is supported

GigTax Toolkit is free to use and supported by advertising. We don't sell your data, and the numbers you enter into our calculators are processed in your browser — they aren't transmitted to or stored on our servers. You can read the full details in our Privacy Policy.

Questions or feedback?

If you spot an error, have a suggestion for a new calculator, or just want to say hello, reach out at [email protected]. We read every message.