Freelance & Self-Employment Tax

QBI §199A Deduction Optimizer

Estimate your 20% qualified business income deduction (made permanent by OBBBA), model the SSTB phase-out, and see the W-2 wage lever that can unlock more deduction above the threshold.

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Business Income

📌 2026 thresholds (OBBBA — permanent): $201,775 single / $403,500 MFJ. Phase-out band: $75,000 single / $150,000 MFJ. Minimum deduction: $400 if QBI ≥ $1,000 from active trade. Amounts labeled and user-overridable below.
Net income from your trade or business
Line 15 of Form 1040 (estimated)

Business Type & W-2 Wages

Total W-2 wages you (or your entity) pay to employees incl. yourself if S-corp
Unadjusted basis of depreciable property used in the business at close of year

Threshold Overrides (optional — defaults are 2026 OBBBA values)

$75,000 single / $150,000 MFJ (2026 OBBBA)
Estimated QBI Deduction
Tentative 20% deduction
Binding limit (W-2/UBIA)
Est. federal tax saved
Phase-out status

Deduction Calculation