Do roofers pay self-employment tax?
If you earn as an independent contractor, yes — self-employment tax is 15.3% (Social Security and Medicare) on your net profit, on top of regular income tax. You deduct half of it, and every business deduction lowers what you owe. We handle the calculation on Schedule SE.
What can roofers write off?
Common write-offs include shingles, underlayment, flashing, and roofing materials, nail guns, compressors, and hand tools, harnesses, ropes, and fall-protection gear, ladders, scaffolding, and equipment rental, plus a share of your phone and any home-office use. We go through your year line by line so nothing legitimate gets missed.
Do roofers need to pay quarterly estimated taxes?
If you expect to owe $1,000 or more for the year, the IRS generally wants quarterly estimated payments to avoid an underpayment penalty. We calculate them so next April isn't a surprise.