Affiliate Marketing Tax Calculator

Federal + 15.3% SE + state tax on 2026 affiliate commissions — Amazon Associates, LTK, ShopMy, Impact, ShareASale, CJ.

Affiliate commissions are 1099-NEC self-employment income with nothing withheld. Enter total commissions received and your content-business expenses.

Creator income & expenses

Amazon Associates, LTK, ShopMy, Impact, ShareASale, CJ, and direct affiliate deals are all 1099-NEC self-employment income.

Set aside from every payout
14.8%
Quarterly payment
$1,182
Total tax owed
$5,094

Breakdown

Creator income$32,000
Business expenses− $6,200
Home office (simplified)− $1,125
Net self-employment income$24,675
Self-employment tax (15.3%)$3,486
Federal income tax$833
CA state tax (est.)$775
Total tax liability$5,094
Effective tax rate15.9%

YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and sponsors don't withhold US tax. You owe 15.3% SE tax plus income tax and must pay quarterly if you'll owe $1,000+.

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