Tax & Salary
Estimate your income tax, convert salary between annual and hourly, and calculate self-employment taxes.
Use these tax and salary calculators to estimate federal tax, compare pay periods, and understand how self-employment or investment income changes take-home money.
These tools are designed for planning and comparison, not tax filing. Use them to frame the numbers before checking official forms or a qualified tax professional.
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All Tax & Salary Calculators
Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your federal income tax based on filing status, income, and deductions using 2026 tax brackets.
Salary Calculator
Convert your salary between annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, daily, and hourly amounts.
Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate Social Security and Medicare taxes for freelancers and self-employed individuals.
Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate taxes on stocks, mutual funds, real estate, and crypto for both short-term and long-term capital gains.
Tax & Salary Guides
Read practical explanations and examples connected to these calculators.
How Much Pay Will I Take Home After Taxes?
Take-home pay starts with gross income, then subtracts federal tax, payroll taxes, state taxes, pre-tax deductions, and other withholding.
Salary to Hourly Pay: Convert Annual Salary to Hourly Wage
Convert annual salary to hourly pay by dividing salary by total working hours in the year, then adjust for schedule, unpaid time off, and benefits.
How to Calculate Self-Employment Tax in 2026
Self-employment tax covers the Social Security and Medicare taxes freelancers, contractors, and sole proprietors pay on net business profit.
2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets: Rates and Standard Deduction
The 2026 federal income tax brackets still use seven rates, but your actual tax bill depends on taxable income after deductions, not on your full gross income.
Gross Income vs Taxable Income: What's the Difference?
Gross income is your starting number. Taxable income is the smaller number left after deductions. Confusing the two leads to bad federal tax estimates and paycheck assumptions.
Marginal vs Effective Tax Rate: What's the Difference?
Your marginal tax rate is the rate on the next dollar you earn. Your effective tax rate is the average rate across all your income. Confusing the two leads to bad salary, bonus, and retirement decisions.
Common Questions
Does the income tax calculator include state taxes?
No. It estimates federal income tax only. State and local taxes vary widely, so add those separately for a complete take-home estimate.
Why are marginal and effective tax rates different?
The marginal rate applies to the next dollar of taxable income. The effective rate is total federal tax divided by total income, so it is usually lower.
Can freelancers use these tax calculators?
Yes. Start with the self-employment tax calculator for Social Security and Medicare taxes, then use the income tax calculator to estimate federal income tax.