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title: Landscaper Self Employment Tax Calculator | TaxTruce
url: https://taxtruce.com/jobs/landscapers/calculator
updated: 2026-10-29
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# Self employment tax calculator

For landscapers. See the tax and the quarterly amount.

Updated October 8, 2026[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

Self employment tax

$5,663

Net earnings (92.35%)**$37,014**

Social Security (12.4%)**$4,590**

Medicare (2.9%)**$1,073**

Minus estimated tax paid**$0**

About $1,416 a payment for the 4 payments left, before income tax.

Estimate only, 2025 rules. Income tax is extra. Your IRS notice is the real number.

## How this works

It takes 92.35% of your profit, the way Schedule SE does. Then it adds 12.4% for Social Security, up to $176,100 for 2025, and 2.9% for Medicare. If that 92.35% is under $400, there is no self employment tax.

You owe tax on what the business earns. If you have workers, the business also owes payroll tax on their pay.

Payroll tax you withhold from workers is held in trust. If it is not paid, the IRS can charge it to the owner.

## Common questions

What is self employment tax?

It is Social Security and Medicare tax for people who work for themselves. The rate is 15.3%: 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare.

When are estimated taxes due?

April 15, June 15, Sept. 15 and Jan. 15 of the next year. You generally must pay if you expect to owe $1,000 or more.

What if I already owe the IRS?

A tax pro can look at payment plans, penalty relief and other options. Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.

## Sources

1. [IRS: Self employment tax](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)
2. [IRS: Schedule SE (Form 1040)](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sse.pdf)
3. [IRS: Instructions for Schedule SE](https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1040sse)
4. [IRS: Estimated taxes](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes)
5. [IRS: Estimated tax due dates](https://www.irs.gov/faqs/estimated-tax/individuals/individuals-2)
6. [BLS: Grounds maintenance workers](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/building-and-grounds-cleaning/grounds-maintenance-workers.htm)

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