Everything for figuring out what you actually take home in the United States — federal income tax, a full paycheck calculator, self-employment tax for freelancers and 1099 workers, capital gains on investments, 401(k) growth projections, and a Social Security benefit estimator. Every calculator shows the exact brackets and math used, not just a final number.
See your actual net pay per paycheck after federal tax, FICA, and state tax — for any pay frequency.
Open calculator →Progressive 2026 bracket estimate, single or married.
LiveFederal + FICA + state, any pay frequency.
LiveSocial Security + Medicare employee share.
Live15.3% SE tax for freelancers & 1099 workers.
They use simplified, rounded 2026 federal brackets and thresholds for illustration. Your actual tax depends on deductions, credits, state rules, and filing details this tool doesn't capture — always confirm with the IRS or a tax professional before filing.
State income tax rules vary enormously — some states charge none at all, while others have their own progressive brackets. Entering your state's approximate flat rate keeps the calculator usable everywhere.