Estimate whether you may receive a federal tax refund or have a balance due based on income, deductions, credits, and withholding.
Enter the income, tax withheld, deductions, and credits requested by the estimator. The result provides a planning estimate of your refund or amount due.
It compares an estimated federal tax liability with the amount of tax already withheld and applicable credits to estimate a refund or balance due.
Your filed return can include additional income, deductions, credits, withholding, or tax rules that differ from the assumptions used in an estimate.
Yes. Refund estimates are useful for planning before you prepare or file a federal return.
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.