What you keep

Every published Pyne article in this category.

• Why Your Freelance Revenue Is Not Your Income

  Client deposits are not take-home pay. Walk through fees, self-employment tax, and operating costs to see what freelance revenue actually becomes.

  July 3, 2026

• How to Calculate Your True Freelance Hourly Rate

  Your posted freelance rate is not what you keep. Calculate true hourly rate after fees, self-employment tax, income tax, and unbillable hours.

  June 19, 2026