🏛️Tax Estimator

Estimate your federal income tax based on income and filing status.

Estimates 2024 US federal income tax only. Does not include state, FICA, or deductions.

Gross Income ($)

Filing Status

About Tax Estimator

Estimate your federal income tax liability quickly and accurately with this Tax Estimator. Enter your gross income and filing status to see which tax brackets apply and how much you owe. A great starting point for tax planning, adjusting withholding, or deciding whether to file jointly or separately.

How to Use Tax Estimator

1
Enter your income
Input your total annual gross income from all sources.
2
Select your filing status
Choose Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household, or another applicable status.
3
Review your estimate
See your estimated federal tax, effective tax rate, and marginal bracket.

Common Use Cases

Estimating quarterly estimated tax payments
Comparing tax outcomes for different filing statuses
Planning salary negotiations with after-tax figures in mind
Checking whether you need to adjust W-4 withholding

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this tax estimator?

This tool provides a close approximation based on current federal tax brackets. Your actual tax may differ due to deductions, credits, state taxes, and other factors.

What filing statuses are supported?

The estimator covers Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, and Head of Household — the four main IRS filing statuses.

Does it include state income tax?

This estimator focuses on federal income tax. State tax rates vary widely; check your state's tax authority for accurate state figures.