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Guides to pricing freelance work so the rate you quote is the income you keep. Start with the freelance rate calculator if you just want your number.

1 November 2026

Your freelance rate is wrong if it ignores quarterly taxes

A rate built from salary ÷ 2,080 forgets the tax bill — about 20–22% of profit for many single filers. How to gross your rate up, and the four quarterly dates the bill falls on.

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