Why Gig Workers Need Tax Math That Knows Their Country
Most money apps treat self-employment tax as a US-only problem: save 25–30%, file a 1099, hope for the best. That advice collapses outside the US. A delivery driver in London owes Class 4 National Insurance contributions, not SE tax. A photographer in Tokyo deducts mileage at roughly ¥145 per kilometer. Roughly 73 million Americans earn independent income — and millions more do the same work in other countries that tax it completely differently.
The freelancer tax estimator inside Kronos now handles those differences automatically. Set your residence country once and every estimate follows your country’s rules instead of pretending you file a US 1099.
What’s New in the App
- Country tax engines (40+ regimes): income tax, social contributions, an effective rate, and a recommended set-aside percentage for each country — including US Schedule C with QBI, UK Class 4, France’s micro-BNC, India’s Section 44ADA, and Brazil’s MEI
- A country-aware Earnings tab: a “Tax for [your country]” summary tile, mileage logged in kilometers or miles as your country uses, and country-specific savings guidance
- Local mileage rates, applied automatically for 14 countries
- Onboarding and identity verification built for members across all supported countries
Country Mileage Rates Kronos Tracks
| Country | Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.70 | per mile (IRS, 2026) |
| United Kingdom | 45p | per mile, first 10,000 miles |
| Australia | A$0.68 | per km |
| France | ~€0.40 | per km (barême) |
| Japan | ~¥145 | per km |
Which Countries Are Covered?
More than 40 tax regimes, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the Nordics; flat-tax systems like Poland, Italy, and Mexico; simplified regimes like Brazil’s MEI and Argentina’s monotributo; and zero-tax jurisdictions such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Each engine shows income tax, social contributions, and how much to set aside. New to gig-work taxes in the US? Start with our Gig Economy 1099 Tax Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Kronos tax estimate official tax advice?
No. Kronos shows planning estimates based on each country’s published rules and current thresholds. Estimates help you decide how much to set aside, but consult a qualified local professional before filing anything.
Does mileage tracking work outside the US?
Yes. Kronos logs mileage in kilometers or miles depending on your country and applies that country’s standard rate automatically — including the US $0.70 per mile rate for 2026 and the UK’s 45p per mile.
What does Kronos cost?
The core app is free forever. Kronos Pro is $17.99/month direct ($19.99 via the App Store) and Kronos Black is $89.99/month direct ($99.99 via the App Store), each with premium features.
Built for How You Work
Kronos tracks gig income, estimates your country’s tax, and helps you set it aside — in one app. Download free.
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