Estimate how federal and payroll tax withholding can affect the take-home amount of a bonus.
Enter your bonus amount and relevant payroll information to estimate withholding and net bonus pay. Use the result for planning before your bonus is paid.
Bonus withholding can make the amount withheld from a single payment look different from your normal paycheck. Final tax liability is determined on your tax return.
No. Payroll withholding is a prepayment toward your tax liability; your final liability depends on your full-year tax situation.
Yes. The calculator is designed for estimating the tax effect of a bonus payment.
TaxCalc USA is a free payroll and salary tax calculator for all 50 U.S. states. Enter your annual salary, hourly wage, or monthly income and instantly see your federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact take-home pay — updated for 2026 IRS tax brackets.
Your gross income is reduced by the standard deduction (or itemized), then taxed using progressive 2026 federal tax brackets. On top of federal income tax, we calculate state income tax for your selected state, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Additional 0.9% Medicare applies above $200,000.
Nine states charge zero state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Use our State Compare tool to see exactly how much more take-home pay you'd earn in a no-tax state.
Is TaxCalc USA free? Yes, completely free with no sign-up required.
How accurate is it? Calculations use official 2026 IRS tax brackets and state tax tables. Results are estimates — consult a CPA for official advice.
What filing statuses are supported? Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, and Head of Household.