Interactive federal estimators. Results update as you type. For education and planning — not official filing software.
See how progressive federal ordinary income tax applies after the standard deduction.
We subtract the standard deduction to estimate taxable income.
Bars show how much of your taxable income falls in each bracket and the tax from that slice.
Compare the standard deduction to your potential itemized total (federal simplified rules).
Used for the 7.5% medical expense floor.
Capped at $10,000 federal.
Winner is highlighted in green. Does not include every Schedule A limitation or state rule.
Estimate SE tax on net profit from freelancing, gig work, or a sole proprietorship.
Profit after business expenses (Schedule C style).
Reduces remaining Social Security wage base.
SE tax is separate from income tax. You can usually deduct half of SE tax when computing AGI.
Rough federal refund or balance due from income, withholding, and child tax credit.
Simplified model: ordinary tax + CTC phaseout. Omits many credits, state tax, and SE tax.
Estimate tax on short-term (ordinary rates) vs. long-term preferential rates.
Wages etc. We apply the standard deduction for stacking LT rates.
Does not include NIIT (3.8%), collectibles rates, or state tax. Losses and wash sales ignored.
Approximate take-home pay after federal income tax and FICA (Social Security + Medicare).
401(k), HSA, etc.
Rough legacy-style reduction (~$4,300 each).
No state tax, local tax, or employer benefits. W-4 step 3/4 credits are simplified.
Estimate the Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents with income phaseout.
~$500 credit each (ODC).
Phaseout starts at $200k ($400k MFJ). Actual refundability depends on earned income and tax liability.
Our guides explain brackets, deductions, and more — self-serve, no personal tax advice.
