Just read that 58% of freelancers don't set aside money for taxes each month | Freelance Finances - Freelance Forum - The Community for Independent Professionals

Fiona Martin · 2026-03-22T21:10:04.139419+00:00

I found that stat in a report from a freelance platform I use. It really hit me because I used to be one of them, scrambling every quarter. I've been putting 30% of each payment into a separate account for the last six months, and it's made tax time way less scary. Anyone else have a set percentage they save for taxes?

joseph9577mo ago

What percent do you save?

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laura_wilson7mo ago

Totally agree, trying to hit 20% myself but it's tough some months.

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corap617mo ago

How much do you think is enough to set aside?

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ninar687mo ago

Wait, 58%? That's wild but I get it. I got burned bad my first year. I save a flat 25% from every single check, no matter what. It goes straight to a savings account I pretend doesn't exist. Makes April just another month.

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