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Est. Tax ClarityFor Independents

Know exactly
what you owe.

Track your tax situation — W-2, 1099, or both. Know what to set aside for 2025 and 2026.

No credit card · Setup in 15 min · Invoices parsed by AI

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invoices processed

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average setup time

$0 surprises

at tax time

Platform

Built for sharp,
confident planning.

01

AI Extraction

Vendor, line items, and dates pulled from PDFs and scans — review and ship faster.

  • Upload any invoice PDF, scan, or photo
  • AI reads vendor, amount, and date automatically
  • Review extracted fields before saving
  • Handles W-2s, 1099s, and business receipts

02

Quarterly View

Income and set-aside guidance by quarter, so payment dates feel manageable.

  • Q1–Q4 income and tax breakdown in one view
  • Suggested set-aside amount per quarter
  • Countdown to each estimated payment date
  • Updates in real time as you log income

03

Year on Year

Side-by-side metrics: revenue, estimated tax, net after tax. No spreadsheet gymnastics.

  • Compare revenue, tax owed, and net across years
  • Spot growth or income dips at a glance
  • No manual exports or spreadsheet formulas
  • Always current as you add entries

04

Est. Payments

Suggested quarterly amounts from your business type and state — a sane starting point.

  • Tailored to 1099, W-2+side, or freelance
  • All 50 states with progressive bracket math
  • Self-employment tax (15.3%) included
  • SE deduction and Medicare surtax accounted for

Who it's for

Built for how you
actually work.

01 / Freelancers

For freelancers & 1099 workers

Add income, track deductions, and see a suggested quarterly set-aside before payment dates arrive.

02 / W-2 + Side

For W-2 employees with side income

Your employer handles your W-2 taxes. TaxClutch focuses on what you owe quarterly on your side income — so you never get a surprise bill.

03 / No surprises

For anyone who hates April surprises

Most people find out what they owe the IRS in April. TaxClutch tells you in real time, all year long, so you can plan ahead.

Running tax estimate

The tax tool built for
how Americans actually work in 2025.

Whether you freelance full time, work a 9-5 with side income, or just picked up your first 1099 client — TaxClutch gives you real-time visibility into what you owe the IRS all year long. Not just in April. A purpose-built freelancer tax tracker, 1099 tax calculator, quarterly estimated taxes engine, and self-employment tax calculator — in one focused app.

Pricing

Simple today.
Room to grow.

Start free while we ship. No credit card required. Pay when it saves you real money.

Free Tier

$0/ month
  • Invoice upload & AI field extraction
  • Quarterly dashboard & liability view
  • Year-over-year comparison
  • Estimated payment suggestions

Built for freelancers, W-2 employees, and side hustlers across the US

I finally stopped guessing quarterly payments. The dashboard is the first thing I open before I pay taxes.

Jordan Mercer

Product designer, contract

Upload → extracted fields → done. We pipe everything into TaxClutch for our two-person studio.

Asha Okonkwo

Co-founder, small agency

Clean UI, no accounting jargon wall. Feels closer to Linear than a typical finance tool.

Chris Velez

Solo developer

FAQ

Answers to the
common questions.

How much should I set aside for taxes as a freelancer?

Most freelancers should set aside 25-30% of their net income for taxes. This covers federal income tax, self-employment tax (15.3%), and state income tax. TaxClutch calculates your exact estimate in real time.

What are quarterly estimated taxes?

Many freelancers and self-employed people make estimated tax payments during the year. TaxClutch helps you see a suggested set-aside amount before each payment date.

What is self-employment tax?

Self-employment tax is 15.3% of your net profit and covers Social Security and Medicare. As a freelancer you pay both the employee and employer portions. TaxClutch automatically calculates this for you.

Can I use TaxClutch if I have both W-2 and 1099 income?

Yes. TaxClutch supports W-2 only, 1099 only, and hybrid W-2 plus 1099 income. It keeps paycheck withholding and side income in one planning view.

Is TaxClutch free?

TaxClutch has a free tier that includes invoice upload, AI extraction, and quarterly dashboard. The Pro plan is $29 per month and unlocks unlimited invoices, deductions tracking, PDF export, and AI Checker.

Stop guessing.
Start knowing.

Join in minutes. Connect your first invoice and see liability roll up by quarter.

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