Freelancer guides
Tax, pricing, and cash-flow guides for 1099 workers
Use these guides to understand the planning logic behind the calculators. They are educational only, not tax, legal, or financial advice.
How Much Should Freelancers Set Aside for Taxes?
A practical planning guide for setting aside money for self-employment tax, federal tax, state tax, and quarterly payments.
Read guide →Freelance Hourly Rate Guide
A simple framework for turning take-home goals, business expenses, and billable hours into a target freelance rate.
Read guide →Quarterly Tax Guide for 1099 Workers
A plain-English guide to quarterly estimated payments, safe harbor concepts, and cash-flow planning for contractors.
Read guide →Invoice Guide for Freelancers
A practical guide to freelancer invoices, payment terms, client-ready PDFs, and what a basic invoice should include.
Read guide →1099 vs W2 Guide
A practical guide to comparing 1099 contractor income with W2 salary, benefits, taxes, and risk.
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