Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026 | Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using SelfEmployTaxCalc.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Description of Service

SelfEmployTaxCalc.com provides free online tax calculators and educational content designed to help US self-employed individuals estimate their tax obligations. Our services include:

  • Self-employment tax calculators
  • Quarterly tax estimators
  • 1099 income tax calculators
  • Freelancer and gig worker tax tools
  • Educational articles and guides about US self-employment taxes

3. Not Professional Tax Advice

IMPORTANT: The calculators and content on SelfEmployTaxCalc.com are provided for informational and estimation purposes only.

  • Our calculators provide estimates only not exact tax liability
  • Nothing on this Site constitutes professional tax advice, legal advice, or financial advice
  • We are not a licensed tax professional, CPA, enrolled agent, or law firm
  • Results from our calculators should not be used as the sole basis for any tax filing decision
  • Tax laws change frequently always verify current rates with IRS.gov
  • For your specific tax situation, consult a qualified CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney

4. Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure our calculators and content are accurate and up to date. However:

  • We do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, or current
  • Tax laws and rates change information may not reflect the most recent IRS updates
  • We are not liable for any errors or omissions in our content
  • Always verify important tax information directly with the IRS at IRS.gov

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, calculator designs, and software code is the property of SelfEmployTaxCalc.com and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission
  • Scrape or data-mine our calculators
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Reverse engineer our calculator functionality

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Use automated bots or scrapers to access our content
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (IRS.gov, tax software providers, etc.) for your convenience. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party site. Visiting third-party links is at your own risk.

We display third-party advertisements through Google AdSense. We do not endorse the products or services advertised.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SELFEMPLOYTAXCALC.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any inaccuracies in tax calculations or estimates
  • Any tax penalties, interest, or underpayments resulting from reliance on our calculators
  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Any loss of data or profits arising from use of the Site

YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SelfEmployTaxCalc.com and its team members from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.

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