Free tools for self-employed tradespeople

Estimate billable hours, review business costs, or compare tracking needs. No account required.

• Billable hours & rounding calculator

  This tool calculates your total billable hours and invoice amount by applying a specific rounding rule to the duration of each jobsite stop. Input your stop minutes, your chosen rounding increment, and your hourly rate to instantly generate a professional labor total.

• Mileage deduction calculator (IRS) & CRA vehicle expense estimator

  US: estimate your IRS standard mileage deduction — 2026 is 72.5¢/mile for Jan 1–Jun 30 and 76¢/mile from Jul 1 (IRS Announcement 2026-11). Canada: self-employed people don't use a per-km rate; they deduct the business-use share of actual vehicle expenses on Form T2125.

• What should I charge? Hourly rate calculator

  This calculator determines the exact hourly rate you must charge to reach your target take-home pay. By working backward from your desired income, business expenses, and tax obligations, it reveals the true rate required to cover the gap between your total working hours and your actual billable hours.

• Which time tracker fits you?

  This interactive tool evaluates your business structure to determine if you need a lightweight, automated GPS logger like TradesTimer for solo work, or a heavy-duty crew management and payroll platform.