Guides

Short, specific, and current for tax year 2026.

How much to set aside for taxes as a 1099 worker (2026)

The honest answer depends on your other income. Here is the 2026 math and why the 25 to 30 percent rule is wrong for most people.

2026 quarterly estimated tax due dates and the safe harbor

The four 2026 IRS due dates, who has to pay, how much, and how the safe harbor protects you from penalties.

Side hustle taxes when you also have a W-2 job

Why side income is taxed harder than your paycheck, how to estimate it, and the withholding trick that replaces quarterly payments.