# Side-Gig Profit Planner AI Agent Connect

> Side-Gig Profit Planner MCP helps you stop guessing about your earnings. It gives your AI client the ability to calculate net profits, estimate tax obligations, and compare different gig opportunities based on real hourly rates. Instead of looking at gross revenue, you can finally see the impact of fees, travel, and supplies on your actual bottom line.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hSHTJr9cC6mVrEs6yIt3PAOpnGKjh6clziBT7hEb/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** gig-economy, profit-calculator, tax-estimation, expense-tracking, freelance

## Description

Stop letting platform fees and hidden expenses eat your margins. This MCP gives your AI agent the math skills to handle the messy reality of gig work. Most platforms show you a gross number that looks great until you factor in gas, supplies, and the tax bill waiting for you at the end of the year. 

You can use this tool to run a full breakdown of a single job to see your true profit. If you are deciding between two different shifts, your agent can compare them to see which one actually pays better per hour. You can also check how much to set aside for taxes or see how much a specific trip or material cost is actually draining your paycheck. It turns your AI client into a specialized financial assistant that understands the difference between revenue and take-home pay.

## Tools

### compare_gig_efficiency
Compares two different gig opportunities to see which one offers a better return on your time.

### get_expense_impact
Evaluates how specific costs like materials and travel reduce your total profit.

### get_job_profit_summary
Calculates a complete financial breakdown for a single completed gig.

### get_tax_reserve_estimate
Determines the exact amount of money you should set aside for tax liabilities based on your revenue.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
I earned $500 on a delivery job. The platform takes 20%, I spent $30 on supplies, drove 15 miles at $0.60 per mile, and it took me 4 hours total (including travel). My tax rate is 15%. What is my net profit and hourly rate?
```

**Response:** 
```
Your net profit is $311.10, and your effective hourly rate is $77.78 per hour.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much should I set aside for taxes if I made $1,200 and my tax rate is 22%?
```

**Response:** 
```
You should set aside $264.00 for taxes, leaving you with $936.00.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Which is better: a job paying $100 with 10% fees and 2 hours of work, or a job paying $150 with 25% fees and 3 hours of work?
```

**Response:** 
```
The first job is better. It offers an effective hourly rate of $45.00, while the second job only offers $40.00.
```

## Capabilities

### Net Profit Calculation
Your agent calculates the final amount you keep after all fees and costs.

### Tax Planning
Your agent estimates how much cash to reserve for upcoming tax payments.

### Opportunity Comparison
Your agent compares different jobs to find the highest hourly return.

### Expense Analysis
Your agent measures how specific costs like mileage or supplies affect your earnings.

## Use Cases

### Deciding on a shift
Compare two different gig offers to see which one pays more per hour of work.

### End of job accounting
Get a full breakdown of profit after subtracting platform fees and supplies.

### Tax preparation
Determine exactly how much to save from a recent payout to cover taxes.

### Expense tracking
See how much your travel or material costs are actually costing you in lost profit.

## Benefits

- Calculates true hourly rates by factoring in non-paid time.
- Identifies how specific expenses reduce your take-home pay.
- Prevents tax surprises by estimating necessary reserves.
- Compares job offers to maximize time efficiency.

## How It Works

Connect the MCP to your AI client and start running numbers immediately.

1. Connect the MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf via Vinkius.
2. Provide your job details like gross pay, fees, and expenses to your AI agent.
3. The agent uses the MCP tools to run the math.
4. Receive a clear breakdown of your net profit or tax needs.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does this MCP help with taxes?**
It uses the get_tax_reserve_estimate tool to calculate how much money you should set aside from your revenue based on your specific tax rate.

**Can I compare two different jobs?**
Yes, the compare_gig_efficiency tool allows your agent to look at two different opportunities and tell you which one has a better effective hourly rate.

**What kind of expenses can I track?**
You can track operational costs like materials and travel using the get_expense_impact tool to see how they affect your profit.

**Which AI clients can use this?**
You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

**Do I need to host this myself?**
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect it.