Authors

Sam Rivera

Founder, GigProfit · Software engineer & freelance tax researcher

Sam Rivera has spent 8+ years working across freelance markets in North America, Europe, and Asia — both as a practitioner and as a builder of tools for independent professionals. The tax engine behind GigProfit was built by cross-referencing official government publications and updated as regulations change.

5 articles

Jordan Lee

Platform specialist & payments researcher

Jordan Lee has 6+ years analyzing platform fee structures for Upwork, Fiverr, Stripe, and PayPal. Specializes in helping freelancers maximize take-home pay by choosing the right payout methods and platform combinations.

4 articles

Maya Chen

International tax consultant & CPA candidate

Maya Chen specializes in cross-border freelancer taxation, with deep focus on EU VAT, UK National Insurance, and emerging market tax systems. She brings accounting rigor to every rate and jurisdiction covered on GigProfit.

6 articles

Alex Torres

Freelance business strategist & pricing coach

Alex Torres helps independent professionals set rates that account for taxes, overhead, and market positioning. With 7+ years as a freelance consultant across Latin America and North America, Alex writes from direct experience in the field.

2 articles

Riley Park

APAC freelance markets researcher

Riley Park focuses on freelancing ecosystems across Southeast Asia and the Philippines, tracking local tax obligations and platform-specific fee changes for independent professionals in high-growth markets.

1 article