Freelancer Guides
Plain-English guides on pricing your work, understanding self-employment taxes, and planning your freelance income. Pair them with our free hourly rate calculator.
How to Calculate Your Freelance Hourly Rate
A step-by-step method covering taxes, overhead, benefits and unbillable time.
Read guide →PricingRetainer vs. Hourly vs. Project Pricing
Compare the three models and learn how to turn an hourly rate into a quote.
Read guide →PricingHow to Raise Your Freelance Rates
When to raise prices, how much, and a sample email for clients.
Read guide →TaxesQuarterly Estimated Taxes for Freelancers
Who pays, due dates, safe harbor rules and how to estimate each payment.
Read guide →TaxesFreelance Tax Deductions
Common write-offs, home office and vehicle rules, and what records to keep.
Read guide →Taxes1099 vs. W-2 Self-Employment Tax Guide
The 15.3% self-employment tax explained, plus utilization and overhead.
Read guide →FAQFreelance Pricing & Tax FAQ
Quick answers on rates, raises, pricing models and tax planning.
Read guide →Guides are general information, not tax, legal or financial advice. New guides are added regularly.