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Income Tax Calculator

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This income tax calculator applies your entered tax rate to gross income for a quick net pay estimate. Use it for rough planning—real withholding uses brackets, deductions, and credits.

Effective rate smooths brackets; marginal rate applies only to the next dollar—pick the assumption that matches your question.

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How to use this tool

Enter annual income and effective or marginal rate as appropriate for your scenario. Review estimated tax and net.

Worked example

Example: $60,000 income at 22% effective rate → about $13,200 tax before other adjustments.

When to use this

  • Ballpark budgeting.
  • Comparing job offers in different states.
  • Teaching tax concepts.

Common mistakes

  • Using gross rate without deductions.
  • Confusing federal with total tax.
  • Treating result as filing outcome.

Related long-tail tasks

  • paycheck tax estimate
  • self employment tax
  • capital gains tax estimate

How it works

Enter gross income, optional deductions, a primary tax rate, and an optional additional rate (for example state tax). Taxable income is gross income minus deductions, then each rate is applied to taxable income. Results show total tax, net income, effective rate, and monthly estimates. This is a simple estimate, not official tax advice.

Limitations

This calculator applies a simple percentage to taxable income. It is not tax advice and does not account for jurisdiction, tax year, filing status, brackets, credits, or local rules. Consult a qualified tax professional for personal guidance.

Privacy and file handling

Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.

Accuracy & methodology

This section documents how the calculator works, what it leaves out, and when results were last reviewed. Figures are educational estimates—not professional advice—and are not labeled "current" unless tied to automatically updated reference data.

Formula source or methodology
Taxable income = max(0, gross − deductions). Primary tax = taxable × primary rate%. Additional tax = taxable × additional rate%. Net = gross − total tax.
Jurisdiction
User-defined (no built-in country tables)
Unit system
Currency; percent rates
Rounding method
Currency amounts round to two decimal places (half up via Math.round × 100 / 100). Effective rate uses Percentages round to two decimal places unless shown as whole percents in the UI.
Assumptions
  • Flat effective rates entered by the user—not progressive brackets
  • Deductions are a single lump sum
  • Annual income; monthly figures divide by 12
Known omissions
  • Not tax, legal, investment, or lending advice. Confirm material decisions with qualified professionals.
  • Federal income tax brackets, standard deduction, and credits for any tax year
  • State and local income taxes
  • Filing status (single, married, head of household, etc.)
  • Payroll taxes (FICA, Medicare surtax) and self-employment tax
  • Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and net investment income tax
  • Capital gains preferential rates
Test cases (automated)
  • $50,000 gross, $10,000 deductions, 20% rate → $8,000 tax and $42,000 net
  • Deductions exceeding gross clamp taxable income to zero
  • Combined rates over 100% are rejected
Version & last verified

Logic version 1.0. Content and formulas last verified .

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Frequently asked questions

Replaces CPA software?

No. Educational estimate only—use professional tools for filing.

State tax?

Enter combined rate or run separate federal/state estimates.

Withholding vs liability?

Paycheck withholding may differ from year-end liability after credits.

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