Better Than H&R Block's Calculator — Free Calculators That Show Their Work
H&R Block's calculator is a lead-capture funnel for their filing software and in-person offices. This page is for the freelancer who wants to understand their taxes — not be sold to. Reise is just the math: the self-employment formula, the federal brackets, and the deductions that actually change your bill. No software to buy. No appointment to book.
What makes Reise different
- Shows its math step by step so you can audit every number.
- Always free, with no account wall between you and the estimate.
- Built for 1099 contractors who need practical planning, not vague averages.
Featured calculator
Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate your exact self-employment tax using the IRS formula. Shows SE tax (SS + Medicare), the half-SE deduction, 2024 federal income tax brackets, effective rate, take-home pay, and quarterly estimated payment.
Simple comparison
| Feature | Reise | H&R Block Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| ShowMath on every calculation | ✗ | |
| Freelancer-specific (1099/SE tax) | ||
| Free forever, no upsell | ||
| IRS source citations in the math panel | ✗ | |
| Mobile-optimized, no account wall | ✗ |
FAQ
Why use Reise instead of the H&R Block self-employed calculator?
H&R Block's calculator is optimized to convert you into a filing customer. Reise is a pure planning tool — same underlying IRS math, but the output is a formula breakdown instead of a call-to-action to buy software.
Does this cover 1099 income and business expenses?
Yes. Enter your gross 1099 revenue, deductible business expenses, and filing status. The calculator returns net SE income, SE tax, federal income tax by bracket, effective rate, take-home pay, and your suggested quarterly payment.
Do I need to create an account?
No. No signup, no email required, nothing sold on the back end. The calculator runs client-side in your browser.
Can I still use H&R Block to file if I want to?
Of course. Reise is about understanding the numbers, not filing them. Use whatever filing software or preparer you prefer after you have a clear estimate in hand.
Ready to see the math?
Every formula. Every bracket. Every deduction. No signup, no upsell, no advisor pitch — just the numbers you need to plan your quarter.