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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.
- ·7+ years freelancing in software development and strategy consulting
- ·Coached 500+ freelancers on pricing and business structure
- ·Published guides on rate-setting and client negotiation
Articles by Alex Torres
Pricing
How to Price Your Freelance Services to Cover Taxes
The most common pricing mistake freelancers make is quoting a gross rate and hoping taxes don't hurt too much. Here's a step-by-step method to reverse-calculate the rate you actually need to charge.
2026-04-29 · 6 min
Pricing
Freelancer Hourly Rate: What You Actually Take Home After Taxes
Most freelancers only bill 50–65% of their working hours. If you do not factor taxes, non-billable time, and overhead into your rate, you are undercharging. Here is how to price for real profit.
2026-05-01 · 7 min