Tax calculators
6 free tools
Rough out the numbers on your paycheck and tax bill in a few seconds. These tools estimate US federal income tax, what actually lands in your bank account, self-employment tax, capital gains, and how hourly and salary pay stack up. They're quick estimates for the given year's federal figures — handy for planning, not a substitute for tax advice.
Estimate the tax on an investment gain using long-term rates or your ordinary rate for short-term holdings.
Convert an hourly wage into weekly, monthly, and annual salary — or turn a salary back into an hourly rate.
Estimate your US federal income tax from taxable income and filing status using the 2024 brackets.
Add up your gross pay for a period, combining regular hours with overtime paid at a higher multiplier.
Estimate the self-employment tax you owe on net earnings, plus the deductible half you can write off.
Estimate the net pay that actually lands in your account after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state tax.
Frequently asked questions
What year do these calculators use?
They use 2024 federal tax brackets, the 2024 standard deduction, and the 2024 Social Security wage base of $168,600. The figures are labeled on each tool so you know exactly what year you're looking at.
Are these results exact?
No — they're estimates. Real tax bills involve credits, itemized deductions, extra income, and state rules that a simple calculator can't capture. Treat the numbers as a planning starting point, not a filed return.
Do these cover state taxes?
Only the take-home pay tool includes state tax, and just as a flat percentage you enter yourself. State income tax rules vary a lot, so check your own state's tables for anything precise.