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Three calculators in one place. All maths runs in your browser.
Loan calculator
Mortgage estimator
Freelancer tax estimator
Learn: how to use this well
- Monthly payment is not the whole cost. Always look at total interest too — a longer loan feels cheaper monthly and costs far more overall.
- For a mortgage, add the extras. Taxes, insurance and maintenance sit on top of principal and interest. Budget for them before you fall in love with a house.
- Freelancers: set tax aside every time you are paid. The monthly set-aside number above is your habit — move it to a separate account on payday, not at year end.
- Expenses lower taxable income. Keep receipts for real business costs (software, internet share, equipment). Guesswork at tax time costs money.
- Compare at least two scenarios. Change the rate or the years by a little and watch the total — small changes compound into big differences.
- Rates change. If a rate looks old or your country changed its rules, the estimate is only as good as the number you typed in.
Pro tips
- Round your monthly set-aside UP — a small buffer beats a shortfall.
- For loans, ask the lender for the total cost in writing, then compare it with this calculator.
- Review your tax rate once a year; using last year's rate is the most common freelancer mistake.
Frequently asked questions
Are these numbers exact?
No. They are estimates from the numbers you enter, using standard payment maths. Real loans add fees, and real tax depends on your country's full rules.
Which tax rate should I enter?
Your local effective rate for your income band — not the headline rate. If you are unsure, a local accountant's one-hour answer is worth more than any calculator.
Why is there no country selector?
Because rates and rules change too fast to hard-code honestly. Entering your own rate keeps the estimate honest instead of silently wrong.
Does the mortgage include taxes and insurance?
No — it shows principal and interest only, so you can see the loan clearly. Add your local tax and insurance on top for the full monthly cost.
Earn: how this skill pays
Finance content has some of the highest advertising value online, and calculators are the pages people return to. For freelancers, the tax estimator habit itself is money: setting money aside monthly avoids the year-end panic that pushes people into debt. Bookkeeping help and simple finance guides are services small businesses pay for — this calculator is the honest first step toward offering them.
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