How to use this calculator
- Enter client revenue for one month or another consistent period.
- Add business expenses for that same period.
- Choose your own tax reserve rate.
- Add benefits provision and total hours worked, then calculate.
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Virtual Assistant Net Earnings Calculator
Translate a virtual assistant's client revenue into a more realistic take-home planning figure. Subtract operating expenses, a user-entered tax reserve, and benefits or retirement provision, then compare the remainder with total working hours to see net earnings, effective hourly earnings, and net share of revenue.
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Revenue, deductions, and timeFormula
Operating income = revenue − business expenses
Tax reserve = operating income × reserve rate
Net earnings = operating income − tax reserve − benefits reserve
Tax reserve = operating income × reserve rate
Net earnings = operating income − tax reserve − benefits reserve
What the result means
Net earnings show what remains after the specific provisions entered. The effective hourly result uses all work time, revealing the return after non-billable effort.
This is a planning view, not an accounting or tax return. Timing, entity structure, deductible expenses, and actual taxes may produce different results.
Example calculation
From $10,000 monthly revenue, subtract $1,800 of expenses, a 25% reserve on the remaining $8,200, and $700 for benefits. Net earnings are $5,450, or about $38.93 across 140 total work hours.
Tips for better results
- Track small client requests and context switching; both can reduce the hours you can reliably sell.
- Use the same accounting period for every input.
- Include annual costs as monthly accruals when planning monthly earnings.
- Compare net earnings per total hour across clients and service mixes.
Frequently asked questions
Are net earnings the same as cash in my bank account?
No. This estimate assigns revenue to expenses and reserves, while actual cash also depends on payment timing, debt, owner draws, and other transactions.
Why is the tax reserve applied after business expenses?
The calculator uses income after entered expenses as a simple planning base; actual taxable income and deductible expenses depend on local rules.
Should non-billable hours be included in total hours worked?
Yes. Include all time spent running and delivering the business so net earnings per hour reflects the full workload.
Can benefits and retirement reserves be set to zero?
Yes. Set the field to zero if you do not want that provision included, but the result will then omit those self-funded costs.
What does a negative net earnings result mean?
It means entered expenses and reserves exceed operating income for the period, signaling that assumptions, pricing, or costs need review.
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| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Operating income | Revenue minus expenses |
| Tax reserve | Operating income times entered rate |
| Net earnings | Operating income minus tax and benefits reserves |