US Tax & Payroll Calculators
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Free, up-to-date income tax and payroll calculators for all 50 states, plus clear, plain-English guides so you understand where every dollar of withholding goes.
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Everything you need to estimate taxes, withholding, and take-home pay.
Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your federal and state income tax and see your true take-home pay for any salary and filing status.
Payroll Calculator
Break down a single paycheck: federal and state withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net pay per period.
Tax Comparison
Compare the tax burden across states and scenarios side by side, useful before a move or a job change.
Salary Examples
Ready-made breakdowns for common salaries in specific states, see the numbers without typing anything.
Latest in Tax and Money
New explainers on federal tax, state tax, withholding, and what actually lands in your bank account.
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No Tax on Overtime: Why It Does Not Mean Your Whole Overtime Pay Is Tax Free
Why the federal no-tax-on-overtime deduction applies only to the FLSA premium portion of overtime, not your whole overtime paycheck, plus the caps, income limits,…
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No Tax on Tips: What Tipped Workers Actually Need to Know
A plain-English Q&A on the federal no-tax-on-tips deduction: which tips qualify, how much you can deduct, what you still have to report, the new…
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Standard Deduction 2026: Why Most Workers Do Not Itemize
The 2026 standard deduction amounts, plus why the higher SALT cap and a new charitable deduction for non-itemizers mean more workers should recheck whether…
Latest guides
Plain-English walkthroughs of the rules behind every number on your payslip.
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United States Salary Calculator: How to Estimate Your Real Take-Home Pay
A United States salary calculator turns your gross salary into an estimate of what actually lands in your bank account, after federal tax, FICA,…
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Which States Have No Income Tax?
The nine states with no state income tax on wages, what that means for your paycheck, and the trade-offs to consider before moving.
More than a calculator
A number is more useful when you know how it was calculated. Our guides explain the pieces of your paycheck in plain English.
- Federal income tax brackets
- State income tax by state
- Social Security & Medicare (FICA)
- Standard deduction & filing status
- Gross vs. net (take-home) pay
- Pay-period and annual estimates
Frequently asked questions
Are the calculators really free?
Yes. Every calculator on PaycheckNet is free to use, with no account, subscription, or paywall.
How current are the tax rates?
The calculators use current federal and state tax figures and are updated as new tax-year data is released.
Which states do you cover?
All 50 US states, including those with no state income tax. Just choose your state in any calculator.
Is this tax advice?
No. PaycheckNet gives estimates and general information to help you plan. For decisions about your specific situation, consult a qualified tax professional.
See your real take-home pay
PaycheckNet provides free educational estimates and general tax information. It is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Results are approximate and may not reflect every detail of your situation.