Pricing · Contracts · Taxes · PDF, 13 pages · Updated October 2026
Freelancing Fundamentals (2026)
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A practical workbook for pricing, proposals, contracts, getting paid, and self-employment taxes, including what Illinois’ Freelance Worker Protection Act requires.
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What's inside
- Readiness self-check and an offer-builder worksheet
- A rate calculator with a worked example
- Proposal template you can copy
- Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act essentials (written contracts, 30-day payment default, anti-retaliation)
- A 14-point contract checklist
- Invoicing, late-payment steps, and the 2026 1099-NEC ($2,000) and 1099-K thresholds
- Self-employment tax basics, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and an estimated-tax calendar
- 30-day launch plan and pipeline tracker
Who it's not for
People looking for a guaranteed income. Freelance results vary widely; this book makes no earnings promises.
Please note: General education, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. No income or results are promised.
See a sample page · Also in the 5-guide bundle ($35).
