Freelancer Taxes in Missouri: 1099 vs W2
Compare 1099 vs W2 taxes in Missouri at every income level. See self-employment tax, take-home pay, and the freelance rate you’d need to charge.
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Deductible expenses reduce your taxable income
Freelancers pay $3,445 more in taxes
That’s $287/month less in your pocket
| Category | W2 Employee | 1099 Freelancer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$8,589 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$2,009 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,948 |
| Missouri Tax | -$3,349 | -$3,100 |
| Total Tax | -$17,201 | -$20,645 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $54,355 |
| Effective Rate | 22.9% | 27.5% |
To match your W2 take-home of $57,799
You’d need to charge $81,000/year as a freelancer
That’s about $39/hour (40 hrs/week)
1099 vs W2 at Every Income Level
| Income | W2 Take-Home | 1099 Take-Home | Extra Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $21,088 | $19,728 | +$1,360 |
| $30,000 | $24,909 | $23,320 | +$1,590 |
| $35,000 | $28,692 | $26,837 | +$1,855 |
| $40,000 | $32,474 | $30,355 | +$2,120 |
| $45,000 | $36,257 | $33,872 | +$2,385 |
| $50,000 | $40,039 | $37,390 | +$2,650 |
| $55,000 | $43,822 | $40,907 | +$2,915 |
| $60,000 | $47,604 | $44,425 | +$3,180 |
| $65,000 | $51,234 | $47,942 | +$3,292 |
| $70,000 | $54,517 | $51,302 | +$3,215 |
| $75,000 | $57,799 | $54,355 | +$3,445 |
| $80,000 | $61,082 | $57,407 | +$3,675 |
| $90,000 | $67,647 | $63,513 | +$4,134 |
| $100,000 | $74,212 | $69,619 | +$4,593 |
| $110,000 | $80,777 | $75,724 | +$5,053 |
| $120,000 | $87,309 | $81,830 | +$5,479 |
| $150,000 | $106,404 | $99,726 | +$6,678 |
| $175,000 | $122,316 | $114,526 | +$7,791 |
| $200,000 | $139,711 | $130,238 | +$9,472 |
| $250,000 | $171,170 | $162,640 | +$8,530 |
Single filer, no business expenses, 2025 tax brackets.
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