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To control your business, you must speak the language of finance. Here are the key metrics every platform earner needs to know.
The percentage of your Gross Income that you actually keep after platform fees, transaction costs, and currency conversion losses.
((Gross Income - Net Payout) / Gross Income) × 100The total amount a client or customer paid, before the platform deducted any fees. This is usually the figure tax authorities require you to report.
Net Payout + Platform Fees + Transaction FeesThe discrepancy between the income you think you have (in your bank) and the income platforms report to tax authorities. Caused by money sitting in wallets (PayPal, Wise, Upwork) or pending clearance.
Reported Income - Bank DepositsYour actual tax liability percentage when combining different income types (Active, Passive, Capital Gains) across multiple jurisdictions.
Total Tax Liability / Total Worldwide IncomeThe percentage of your platform income spent on generating that income (software, equipment, ads). High ratios may trigger audits if not well-documented.
(Total Expenses / Gross Income) × 100The portion of your income that is truly yours to spend, after setting aside your estimated tax liability.
Net Payout - (Net Payout × Estimated Tax Rate)PlatformTaxHub calculates your Effective Take Rate, Gross Income, and Tax-Ready Income automatically.
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