<prompt> Human: My brother is self employed as a barber. He has been doing it for a couple years and has been paying taxes based on the amount he claims. But he has found himself in financial trouble. Im trying to set him up on a monthly budget to pay his bills, save money, and also put aside money for taxes. Im not familiar with how much should be put aside for taxes. Was wondering if there is a general percentage. We live in New Jersey. Any help will go a long way. Thank you for any advice. To include, my Uncle owns the business. My brother is an employee of him. Its an all cash business with tips. Assistant: I automatically send 35 of every check to a separate savings account. I consider that Not My Money.Id rather give myself a refund from that account in April than have to pay a tax bill out of my money. Human: Agreed this is a great way to save. I dont know if he could afford the 35 of his income and still live the life he is living.  <response>: and still live the life he is living. x200B;If he cant pay his taxes and live the life he is living, we seem to have discovered the problem. 