Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer about our on-device calculators, 2026 IRS tax math, PDF invoicing, pricing formulas, privacy guarantees, and Indian government exam document rules — organized by 5 categories.

Taxes & 1099

What is the self-employment tax rate for tax year 2026?

The self-employment tax rate for 2026 is 15.3%, consisting of 12.4% for Social Security (OASDI) and 2.9% for Medicare. For 2026, the statutory Social Security wage base cap is $184,500. Earnings beyond $184,500 are exempt from the 12.4% Social Security portion, but the 2.9% Medicare tax remains uncapped.

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How does the 50% self-employment tax deduction work?

The IRS allows self-employed individuals to deduct exactly half (50%) of their calculated self-employment tax directly on Schedule 1 (Form 1040, Line 15). This is an above-the-line deduction that reduces your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), whether you claim the standard deduction or itemize.

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When are 2026 quarterly estimated tax payments due?

The statutory IRS Form 1040-ES deadlines for 2026 are: Q1 due April 15, 2026; Q2 due June 15, 2026; Q3 due September 15, 2026; and Q4 due January 15, 2027.

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Why do 1099 contractors need to charge more than equivalent W-2 employees?

W-2 employees receive an employer-paid 7.65% FICA match, subsidized health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and unemployment protection. 1099 independent contractors pay the full 15.3% tax themselves and fund all benefits out-of-pocket. Financial planners recommend charging 1.3x to 1.5x your W-2 hourly rate to maintain standard-of-living parity.

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Invoices & Payments

Can I download invoices as PDF files on mobile devices?

Yes. Our Invoice Generator utilizes client-side vector PDF rendering via pdf-lib. You can preview and export crisp, high-resolution PDF invoices directly onto your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or desktop browser in seconds.

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What is the standard legal interest rate for overdue client invoices?

The standard commercial late payment interest rate in the US is 1.5% per month (equivalent to 18% simple annual interest). To enforce this fee legally, your initial contract, project quote, or invoice terms must state the fee clearly before the invoice becomes delinquent.

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Can I convert an estimate or proposal directly into an invoice?

Yes. Our Quote & Estimate Generator includes a 1-click conversion feature that transfers your client information, scope line items, and pricing directly into the Invoice Generator without re-typing.

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Rates & Profitability

How many billable hours does a full-time freelancer actually work per year?

While a standard employee schedule totals 2,080 gross hours, independent professionals typically spend 35% to 45% of their time on unbillable administration, pitching, and bookkeeping. After accounting for 3 weeks vacation and holidays, a realistic full-time freelancer bills between 1,000 and 1,200 hours per year.

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What is the critical difference between profit margin and markup?

Markup is the percentage added on top of your direct cost to determine the selling price (Profit ÷ Cost). Profit margin is the percentage of the selling price that is kept as profit (Profit ÷ Revenue). For example, a 50% markup on a $100 cost yields a $150 selling price, which produces a 33.3% gross profit margin.

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How do I calculate my break-even point in consulting or sales?

Your break-even point is reached when total revenue equals total fixed plus variable costs. The formula is: Fixed Costs ÷ (Unit Selling Price - Variable Cost per Unit). In consulting, your break-even indicates how many billable client hours you must deliver each month simply to cover your overhead.

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On-Device Privacy

Is my financial, rate, or personal document data saved on your servers?

No. Absolutely zero client data, financial figures, hourly rates, invoices, photos, or signature uploads are sent to or stored on any server. DoUrWork operates on a 100% on-device execution model. All calculations, PDF compilations, image resizings, and contrast algorithms run locally inside your browser using HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly.

Do you sell user data or require email signups?

No. DoUrWork requires no user account creation, no password, no credit card, and no personal email address. We do not sell data to advertisers, brokers, or marketing networks.

Can I use DoUrWork tools offline without an active internet connection?

Yes. Once loaded, our Progressive Web Application (PWA) caches all client-side logic locally. You can generate invoices, calculate freelance rates, and resize photos without an active internet connection.

India Exam Prep

Why do SSC, UPSC, and IBPS portals reject my passport photo?

Indian government exam portals enforce strict server-side upload limits—typically between 20KB and 50KB for photos and 10KB to 20KB for signatures—as well as exact pixel dimensions (e.g. 3.5cm x 4.5cm). If your file is even 1KB over or under the threshold, the portal halts submission. Our India Copilot resizes and compresses photos locally to land safely within the accepted window.

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How do I fix faint or shadowed signature photos for exam portals?

Phone camera photos of handwritten signatures often contain shadows, grey paper backgrounds, or faint blue ink. Our signature tool applies on-device thresholding and adaptive contrast enhancement, converting paper background to pure white (#FFFFFF) and darkening ink strokes to crisp black.

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Can I combine multiple certificates into a single A4 PDF under 300KB?

Yes. Our tool allows you to merge marksheets, caste certificates, and identity documents into an official A4-standard PDF under 200KB–300KB with zero quality loss and 100% on-device privacy.

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