Washington State has no income tax — but has a capital gains tax and the new Long-Term Care tax. Here is what Washington freelancers and 1099 workers actually owe.
Washington State has no state income tax on wages or self-employment income. However, Washington does have a 7% capital gains tax on gains over $262,050. Self-employed workers are not subject to the Long-Term Care tax (it applies to W2 employees).
Use our 1099 calculator — select California from the state dropdown for your exact federal + state total.
Washington has a 7% capital gains tax on long-term gains above $262,050. This applies to investment gains — not to self-employment income from freelancing.
Washington's 0.58% Long-Term Care tax applies to W2 employees. Self-employed workers are exempt by default but can opt in for coverage.
Washington freelancers only file a federal return. No state income tax return required.
Tech freelancers and consultants in Seattle keep significantly more than in California or New York.
Washington's Business & Occupation (B&O) tax applies to gross receipts — 1.5% for service businesses. Check if your freelance income exceeds the $100K annual threshold.
Reduces federal taxable income. At $80K net, $20K contribution saves $5,000+ in federal taxes.
Federal home office deduction reduces your federal tax bill. Use our calculator for your amount.
Quarterly deadlines: Apr 15, Jun 16, Sep 15, Jan 15. Pay at irs.gov/payments only.
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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