How to Calculate Your Income Tax (Marginal vs. Effective)

The biggest myth is "If I earn more, I'll jump into a higher bracket and lose money." This is mathematically impossible due to progressive brackets.

The Pain of Tax Anxiety

Not knowing your tax liability makes financial planning impossible. Are you withholding enough? Will you owe thousands in April?

The Easy Way: The Tax Estimator

Our calculator runs your income through the latest federal tax brackets and estimates FICA taxes to give you a true "Take Home" number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Marginal vs Effective?

Marginal is the tax on your last dollar. Effective is the tax on total income.