Minnesota has high income tax rates up to 9.85% — one of the highest in the Midwest. Minneapolis-St. Paul freelancers face significant state tax obligations.
| Income Range (Single) | MN Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $31,690 | 5.35% | — |
| $31,691 – $104,090 | 6.8% | — |
| $104,091 – $193,240 | 7.85% | Higher-earning MN freelancers |
| Over $193,240 | 9.85% | Top rate |
Use our 1099 calculator — select California from the state dropdown for your exact federal + state total.
Good news — Minnesota uses the same $14,600 federal standard deduction for single filers, keeping MN taxable income in line with federal.
Unlike New York City, Minneapolis and St. Paul do not levy city income taxes on individuals.
Pay at mndor.state.mn.us. Same dates as federal.
$20K SEP-IRA saves $1,360–$1,970 in MN tax depending on bracket.
MN conforms to federal home office rules.
67¢/mile reduces MN taxable income.
No Minneapolis or St. Paul city income tax.
Minnesota generally conforms to the federal QBI deduction.
These are estimates. Use the 1099 tax calculator with California selected for your exact number based on your deductions.
California has progressive rates from 1% to 13.3%. Most freelancers earning $50,000–$100,000 pay a 9.3% marginal rate. Use our 1099 tax calculator with California selected for your exact amount.
Yes. Pay federal quarterly estimated taxes at irs.gov/payments and California taxes at ftb.ca.gov. Same 4 deadlines: Apr 15, Jun 16, Sep 15, Jan 15.
Only $5,202 for single filers versus the federal $14,600. This means California taxes $9,398 more of your income than the IRS. At 9.3%, that costs you an additional $874 in state tax.
No. California does not conform to the federal 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction. Your California taxable income will be higher than your federal taxable income as a result.
At $80,000 net income: save 38–42%. This covers federal SE tax (~14%), federal income tax (~18%), and California state tax (~8–9%). Use the 1099 calculator for your exact number.
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