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How much should I set aside from gig income?

DoorDash, Uber, Instacart, tutoring, reselling: no tax comes out of gig payouts, so you set it aside yourself. This uses the 2026 federal figures.

Fill in your gig income to see how much to set aside.

An estimate, not tax advice. Federal tax only; your state may add some. Self-employment tax starts when your profit is $400 or more.

Ramen to Runway keeps this number current as payouts come in.

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