Taxes Calculators
Federal income tax, paycheck, capital gains, self-employment and payroll tax. 10 free calculators to help you estimate and lower taxes.
Federal Income Tax
2026 tax bracket calculation
TaxesPaycheck
Take-home pay after taxes and deductions
TaxesCapital Gains Tax
Short- vs long-term gains tax on investments
TaxesSelf-Employment Tax
SE tax, income tax and quarterly payments
TaxesSales Tax
Add or remove sales tax from a price
TaxesMarginal vs Effective Tax Rate
See how your tax rate rises with income
TaxesFICA & Payroll Tax
Social Security and Medicare for employees and employers
TaxesTax Refund Estimator
Estimate refund or amount owed
TaxesStandard vs Itemized Deduction
Which deduction saves you more
TaxesQuarterly Estimated Tax
Safe-harbor quarterly payments
Taxes guides
All guides →How Federal Tax Brackets Work (and Why a Raise Never Costs You)
Understand marginal tax brackets, effective rates and the standard deduction using a clear 2026 example.
TaxesStandard vs Itemized Deductions
Learn how the standard deduction compares with itemizing and which expenses count, including SALT, mortgage interest…
TaxesCapital Gains Taxes Explained
How capital gains are taxed in the US, with 0%, 15% and 20% long-term rates, the net investment income tax and ways…
TaxesSelf-Employed Taxes
What self-employed people owe: self-employment tax, income tax, quarterly estimates and deductions like the QBI…
TaxesTax Credits vs Tax Deductions
Credits reduce your tax bill dollar for dollar, while deductions reduce taxable income. Learn the major credits and…
TaxesW-4 Withholding Guide
How to fill out Form W-4, adjust your withholding and use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to get your paycheck right.