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Profit First Calculator

Allocate revenue using the Profit First method

Enter your Real Revenue (after materials & subs) to instantly allocate into Profit, Owner’s Pay, Tax, and OpEx.

$10K–$10M annually
Sets target %

Enter revenue to see allocation

Profit First Target Allocation Percentages (TAPs) by revenue range.

Revenue Profit Owner's Pay Tax OpEx
$0–$250K5%50%15%30%
$250K–$500K10%40%15%35%
$500K–$1M15%35%15%35%
$1M–$5M15%30%15%40%
$5M+20%25%15%40%

Profit First: Take profit first, then run the business on what’s left.

Profit First Calculator: Allocate Revenue Instantly

Use our Profit First Calculator to implement Mike Michalowicz’s system. Enter Real Revenue and get instant allocations for Profit, Owner’s Pay, Tax, and OpEx.

"Profit is not an event. It’s a habit." — Mike Michalowicz

How the Profit First Calculator Works

Our Profit First Calculator follows the official TAPs:

  • Real Revenue: Gross income minus materials & subs
  • Profit First: Take profit first (5–20%)
  • Owner’s Pay: Your salary
  • Tax: Set aside for taxes
  • OpEx: Run business on remainder

Key Outputs from the Profit First Calculator

  • Profit Allocation (green)
  • Owner’s Pay (purple)
  • Tax Reserve (red)
  • Operating Expenses (gray)

Why Use This Profit First Calculator?

  • Official TAPs
  • Instant results
  • 5 revenue tiers
  • Mobile-ready
  • Free & no signup

Real Profit First Calculator Examples

  • $300K Revenue ($250K–$500K): $30K Profit, $120K Owner’s Pay, $45K Tax, $105K OpEx
  • $750K Revenue ($500K–$1M): $112.5K Profit, $262.5K Owner’s Pay, $112.5K Tax, $262.5K OpEx
  • $2M Revenue ($1M–$5M): $300K Profit, $600K Owner’s Pay, $300K Tax, $800K OpEx

Get Started with the Profit First Calculator

  1. Enter Real Revenue
  2. Select Revenue Range
  3. View Instant Allocation
  4. Set Up Bank Accounts
  5. Transfer on 10th & 25th

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