Delaware Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
Delaware has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 0.0% to 6.6%. Use this calculator to estimate your total tax liability including federal self-employment tax, federal income tax, and Delaware state income tax.
Your 2026 Tax Estimate — Delaware
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Self-Employment Tax in Delaware (DE)
If you're self-employed in Delaware, you'll pay three types of tax on your 1099 income: federal self-employment tax (15.3%), federal income tax (10-37% depending on your bracket), and Delaware state income tax. Delaware has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 0.0% to 6.6%.
Important note: Delaware brackets apply to all filing statuses.
Delaware Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $2,000 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 – $5,000 | 2.20% |
| $5,000 – $10,000 | 3.90% |
| $10,000 – $20,000 | 4.80% |
| $20,000 – $25,000 | 5.20% |
| $25,000 – $60,000 | 5.55% |
| Over $60,000 | 6.60% |
How Self-Employment Tax Works
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% — covering both Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). This is calculated on 92.35% of your net self-employment earnings. For 2026, Social Security tax applies to earnings up to $176,100. You can deduct half of your SE tax when calculating your federal income tax, which reduces your overall tax burden.
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Delaware Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Tax Type
- graduated
- Top Rate
- 6.60%
- Federal SE Tax
- 15.3%