Tax guides written for creators, not accountants — quarterly estimated taxes, 1099s, deductions, and free tools that make tax season less painful.
August 19, 2026
Freelancers and creators pay quarterly estimated taxes — here's who owes them, the four deadlines (Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15, Jan 15), how the 15.3% self-employment tax is calculated, the safe harbor rule, and what penalties look like if you skip a payment.
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1099-K vs 1099-NEC explained for OnlyFans, Patreon, Etsy, and YouTube creators — what each form reports, the 2025 threshold change ($2,500 became $20,000 before forms went out), and how to avoid double-reporting the same income.
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Estimate your quarterly tax payments in under a minute with TaxSpring's free calculator — self-employment tax, federal income tax, and safe harbor progress. No signup, no login, and no personal information collected.
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