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.

Total affiliate commissions received

Camera, lighting, mic, PC

Editing software & subscriptions

Internet & phone (business %)

Props, wardrobe, set, thumbnails

Editor / VA / manager fees

Home studio use% of $1,500 simplified

Self-employed health insurance

SEP-IRA / Solo 401(k)

Filing status

State

Set aside from every payout

14.1%

Quarterly payment

$1,126

Total tax owed

$4,805

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$683

CA state tax (est.)$635

Total tax liability$4,805

Effective tax rate15.0%

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+.