Case Studies

June 17, 2025
Case Studies

The $30,000 Tax Bill: What Went Wrong and How a Freelancer Fixed Their Financial System

An unexpected $30,000 tax bill in year two of full-time freelancing. A detailed post-mortem of the mistakes made, the system built after, and the result.

June 14, 2025
Case Studies

Cross-Border Case Study: A Kenyan Developer Working US Contracts from Nairobi

How a software developer based in Kenya structures USD income from American clients — covering banking, taxes, currency conversion, and retirement savings.

June 11, 2025
Case Studies

From Freelancer to S-Corp: One Writer’s Tax Savings Over Three Years

A freelance writer making $95,000 annually elected S-Corp status in year three. Here is the documented tax impact across the transition — including setup costs.

June 8, 2025
Case Studies

A Touring Band’s Profit and Loss: 45 Shows, 3 Months, Real Numbers

What does a mid-level touring band actually earn? A complete P&L from a 45-show North American run — including every expense category and net income per member.

June 5, 2025
Case Studies

Freelance Designer at $200K: How One Creative Structured Their Finances to Keep $140K

At $200,000 in gross revenue, the difference between good and poor financial structure is over $60,000 in retained income. A detailed breakdown of one designer's approach.

June 2, 2025
Case Studies

A Photographer’s Financial Year: $148,000 In, $71,000 After Tax and Expenses

A detailed annual financial breakdown for a working commercial photographer — tracking every dollar of revenue and expense from gross bookings to net take-home.