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Side Hustle Tax Estimator (2026)
Set aside the right amount each week so April isn't a disaster. Estimates self-employment + income tax for US states, Canadian provinces, the UK, and Australia.
Premium: skip the typing. Import a CSV export from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart and more.
These are estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates, mileage deductions and expenses vary significantly by location, time and your specific situation.
For the most accurate picture, update every number from your actual earnings statements. This tool is for educational purposes and is not official tax or financial advice — consult a tax professional when needed.
1Select your platforms
2Your numbers
OtherNo platform fee
3Tax location
Self-employment 15.3% + ~14% effective federal/state
✏️ Edit to match your real numbers — your actual effective rate depends on total income, deductions and filing status.
4Unpaid time (prep, commute)
Hours worked that platforms don't pay for
5"What if" — add hours
+0 hrs
Your real take-home
$322.00
After fees, expenses & est. taxes
Your true hourly rate is an estimate. Small changes to fees or expenses can meaningfully impact the result — edit each field to match your real numbers.
True hourly
$14.64/hr
App says $25.00/hr
Profit margin
64.4%
Healthy
- Gross earnings
- $500.00
- Platform fees
- −$0.00
- Expenses
- −$40.00
- Est. tax reserve
- −$138.00
- Net after tax
- $322.00
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Your shift, in your dashboard
- Net take-home
- $322.00
- True $/hr
- $14.64
- Hours tracked
- 22.0
Without an account, this disappears the moment you close the tab.
Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.
What we factor in
- US: 15.3% self-employment + federal/state effective rate
- Canada: CPP + EI + provincial income tax estimate
- UK: Class 2/4 National Insurance + 20% basic rate
- Reserve number shown in the results panel
Frequently asked
- Is this tax advice?
- No — it's an educational estimate. For filing, work with a licensed accountant. Premium users can export a tax pack to share with one.
- What rate should I save?
- Most US side hustlers should reserve 25–30% of net profit. The calculator does this automatically based on your location.
- Do I owe quarterly?
- In the US, if you'll owe over $1,000 in tax for the year, the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments (Apr, Jun, Sep, Jan).