Vol. II · Issue 23
Friday, June 5, 2026
LLC Tax
Federal · 50 States · D.C.


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Estimate for $85,000 Revenue · Texas · Sole Proprietor

Self-employment tax (15.3%) $12,010
SE deduction (50%) −$6,005
Federal income tax ~$5,756
Total annual tax ~$17,766
Quarterly payment ~$4,442

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Key Numbers

SE tax rate 15.3%
SE deduction 50%
QBI deduction up to 20%

Source: current IRS publications. Updated annually.


M 59
Total U.S. Freelancers
% 25.2
Avg. Tax Rate
% 94
QBI Eligible
pts 18
State Variance
% 0.4
Audit Risk (LLC)

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