However, self employed workers can write off work related expenses. This may help offset the higher taxes. On the other hand, as a freelance web developer, my

However, self employed workers can write off work related expenses. This may help offset the higher taxes. On the other hand, as a freelance web developer, my overhead is so low I don't even bother with deductions (I'm living in the Philippines to take advantage of the freedom of self employment but costs are super low here.)