Calculator Comparison

Freelance Income Calculator vs Side Hustle Income Tracker

Not sure which calculator to use? Here's a side-by-side comparison of the Freelance Income Calculator and Side Hustle Income Tracker to help you pick the right one for your needs.

Freelance Income Calculator

Salary & Income

Calculate your actual freelance income after accounting for self-employment taxes, business expenses, and quarterly tax obligations.

What you enter

Gross Annual Revenue
Business Expenses (Annual)
Income Tax Rate

What you get

Net Annual Income(primary)
Self-Employment Tax (15.3%)
Income Tax
Estimated Quarterly Tax Payment

Includes visual pie chart breakdown

Use Freelance Income Calculator

Side Hustle Income Tracker

Salary & Income

Track your side hustle income and calculate the additional tax burden on top of your primary job salary.

What you enter

Primary Job Annual Salary
Side Hustle Annual Income
Side Hustle Expenses

What you get

Net Side Income(primary)
Additional Taxes Owed
Total Combined Income
Overall Effective Tax Rate

Includes visual bar chart breakdown

Use Side Hustle Income Tracker

Key Differences

Feature	Freelance Income Calculator	Side Hustle Income Tracker
Category	Salary & Income	Salary & Income
Inputs	3 required fields	3 required fields
Outputs	4 results	4 results
Chart	pie chart	bar chart
FAQs	3 answered	3 answered

Input Comparison

Only in Freelance Income Calculator

Gross Annual Revenue
Business Expenses (Annual)
Income Tax Rate

Only in Side Hustle Income Tracker

Primary Job Annual Salary
Side Hustle Annual Income
Side Hustle Expenses

Which Calculator Should You Use?

Use the Freelance Income Calculator if you need to:

Calculate net annual income
When you know your gross annual revenue and business expenses (annual)
Want a visual pie chart breakdown

Use the Side Hustle Income Tracker if you need to:

Calculate net side income
When you know your primary job annual salary and side hustle annual income
Want a visual bar chart breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is self-employment tax?

Self-employment tax is 15.3% (12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare) on net earnings. Unlike W-2 employees, freelancers pay both employer and employee portions.

What business expenses can I deduct?

Home office, equipment, software, professional development, travel, marketing, insurance, and other ordinary/necessary business expenses. Keep detailed records and receipts.

Do I need to report side hustle income?

Yes, all income must be reported to the IRS, even if you receive no 1099 form. You may owe self-employment tax on net earnings over $400 annually.

How much should I set aside for taxes?

Set aside 25-30% of net side income for taxes. This covers self-employment tax (15.3%) plus federal/state income tax at your marginal rate.

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Bottom Line

Choose the Freelance Income Calculator if you need to calculate net annual income. Use the Side Hustle Income Tracker if you need to calculate net side income. Both calculators are free and require no sign-up.

Use Freelance Income Calculator Use Side Hustle Income Tracker

Feature

Freelance Income Calculator

Side Hustle Income Tracker

Use the Freelance Income Calculator if you need to:

Calculate net annual income
When you know your gross annual revenue and business expenses (annual)
Want a visual pie chart breakdown

Use the Side Hustle Income Tracker if you need to:

Calculate net side income
When you know your primary job annual salary and side hustle annual income
Want a visual bar chart breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is self-employment tax?

Self-employment tax is 15.3% (12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare) on net earnings. Unlike W-2 employees, freelancers pay both employer and employee portions.

What business expenses can I deduct?

Home office, equipment, software, professional development, travel, marketing, insurance, and other ordinary/necessary business expenses. Keep detailed records and receipts.

Do I need to report side hustle income?

Yes, all income must be reported to the IRS, even if you receive no 1099 form. You may owe self-employment tax on net earnings over $400 annually.

How much should I set aside for taxes?

Set aside 25-30% of net side income for taxes. This covers self-employment tax (15.3%) plus federal/state income tax at your marginal rate.