Briefbox W-2 vs 1099

W-2 vs 1099 take-home calculator

What is Briefbox W-2 vs 1099?

Instant 2026 US take-home comparison of W-2 employee vs 1099 self-employed pay, using IRS brackets and the $184,500 Social Security wage base. W-2 side free; $5 unlocks 1099 + quarterly SE estimates. Not tax advice.

Key features

Compares W-2 and 1099 take-home pay side by side.
Estimates federal tax using current IRS bracket data.
Calculates self-employment tax and the half-SE deduction.
Shows simple QBI estimates for self-employed income.
Lets users adjust filing status and 1099 expenses.
Unlocks the full 1099 breakdown for a small fee.