A single gig driver in Maryland who earns $40,000 and tracks mileage should set aside about $10.71 of every $100 for 2026 (about $82 a week): $4,282 in total, including about $1,075 of Maryland state and local tax. Enter your own numbers below.
Estimated 2026 tax from your gig work: $5,275, about $101 a week.
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| Gig earningsSchedule C, line 1 | $42,000 |
| Mileage deductionSchedule C, line 9 (72.5¢ and 76¢ a mile) | −$13,745 |
| Other business expensesSchedule C | −$900 |
| Net profitSchedule C, line 31 | $27,355 |
| Self-employment taxSchedule SE (15.3% of 92.35% of profit) | $3,865 |
| Half of self-employment taxSchedule 1 adjustment | −$1,933 |
| Adjusted gross incomeForm 1040 | $25,422 |
| Standard deductionForm 1040 | −$16,100 |
| Tips deductionSchedule 1-A (up to $25,000) | −$11,500 |
| Business income deductionForm 8995 (QBI) | −$0 |
| Taxable incomeForm 1040 | $0 |
| Federal income tax2026 tax brackets | $0 |
| Maryland income taxState estimate | $844 |
| Local income taxAt the rate you entered | $566 |
| Total tax | $5,275 |
An estimate for planning, not tax advice. See how we calculate and our verified examples.
How much to set aside for Maryland 1099 taxes
| Yearly gig earnings | Total tax | Of which Maryland tax | Set aside per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $2,466 | $462 | $9.87 |
| $40,000 | $4,282 | $1,075 | $10.71 |
| $60,000 | $6,718 | $1,892 | $11.20 |
Assumptions: Single filer, no other income, tips are 25% of earnings, $1.80 earned per business mile, other expenses 2% of earnings, before tax credits, 2026 rules.
Maryland self-employment and income tax rules
Maryland at a glance
| State income tax | Maryland taxes income at 2% to 6.5%. |
| Deductions | Standard deduction $3,350 single, $6,700 married filing jointly; personal exemption $3,200 per person. |
| Tips | Our Maryland estimate does not apply the federal tips deduction, so it may be slightly high if your state allows it. |
| Estimated payments | Usually on the same four dates as federal payments if you expect to owe state tax. Check with the Comptroller of Maryland. |
| Local income tax | Every Maryland county and Baltimore City adds a local income tax, generally between 2.25% and 3.3%. We start with 3%; change it to your county's rate. |
Official source: Comptroller of Maryland. Find its website on the IRS list of state tax agencies.
Federal self-employment tax still applies
Wherever you live, you pay federal income tax and 15.3% self-employment tax on your 1099 profit. The calculator includes both, plus the federal tips deduction, both 2026 IRS mileage rates and federal credits. See how we calculate.
Quarterly payment dates
| Payment | Covers income earned | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | January 1 to March 31, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| Q2 | April 1 to May 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
| Q3 | June 1 to August 31, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Q4 | September 1 to December 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
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Maryland 1099 tax calculator questions
How are DoorDash taxes calculated in Maryland?
Dashers in Maryland pay 15.3% federal self-employment tax on 92.35% of their profit, federal income tax after deductions, and Maryland tax on their income. On $40,000 of earnings the total is about $4,282 in our example.
Do Uber drivers pay Maryland income tax?
Yes. Maryland taxes rideshare and delivery profit like other self-employment income. A single driver earning $40,000 pays about $1,075 of Maryland tax in our example.
How much should I set aside for 1099 taxes in Maryland?
About $9.87 per $100 on $25,000 of gig earnings, $10.71 on $40,000 and $11.20 on $60,000, for a single driver who tracks mileage.
Does Maryland tax tips?
Our Maryland estimate taxes tips at the state level and doesn’t apply the federal tips deduction, so it may be slightly high if Maryland allows it.
Are there local income taxes in Maryland?
Every Maryland county and Baltimore City adds a local income tax, generally between 2.25% and 3.3%. We start with 3%; change it to your county’s rate.