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TikTok Creator Tax Calculator

Estimate your tax obligations as a content creator. Plan for federal, state, and self-employment taxes.

Calculate Tax Obligations

Total annual creator income

Your state's income tax rate

Your tax filing status

Deductible business expenses

Creator Tax Guide

As a self-employed creator, you're responsible for federal income tax, state income tax, and self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare).

Key considerations:

  • Self-employment tax is 15.3% of net income (up to $160,200)
  • Deduct business expenses (equipment, software, home office)
  • Make quarterly estimated tax payments to avoid penalties
  • Set aside 25-35% of income for taxes

Common Deductions

Equipment: Camera, mic, lighting, computer, phone
Software: Editing tools, analytics, scheduling apps
Services: Internet, phone, cloud storage, subscriptions
Home Office: Portion of rent/mortgage if dedicated space
Education: Courses, conferences, coaching

Frequently Asked Questions