Free · 7 chapters · 50 minutes · Updated for 2026
The Self-Employed Tax Survival Guide
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The chapters
- 1How self-employment taxes actually workWhat you owe and why: income tax plus the 15.3% self-employment tax.6 min
- 2How much to set aside from every paymentThe 25–30% rule, and your exact percentage in 10 seconds.7 min
- 3Quarterly estimated taxes, step by stepThe four IRS deadlines, how much to pay, and how to pay online.8 min
- 4Where to keep your tax moneyOne separate account you never touch, set up in five minutes.4 min
- 5Write-offs that actually lower your billWhat each deduction really saves, and the four most people miss.9 min
- 6Filing day: what to do in AprilThe forms, the document checklist, and what to do if you can’t pay.7 min
- 7Pay less, legally: should you become an S-corp?When an S-corp pays off (usually $60k+ profit) and the real costs.10 min
General education, not tax advice. Numbers are 2026 federal figures from the IRS and SSA; check your situation with a tax professional.