Tax Withholding Calculator
Calculate how much tax will be withheld from your paycheck. Adjust your withholding to get a bigger refund or a bigger paycheck.
Step 1: Income Details
Understanding Tax Withholding
Tax withholding is the amount your employer deducts from your paycheck for taxes. The amount depends on your income, filing status, and allowances claimed on your W-4 form.
Step 2: Withholding Details
About Tax Allowances
Allowances reduce the amount of tax withheld from your paycheck. More allowances mean less tax withheld, resulting in a smaller refund but larger paychecks throughout the year.
Tax Withholding Results
Your Estimated Take-Home Pay
Tax Withholding Comparison by Filing Status
| Filing Status | Annual Tax | Take-Home Pay | Effective Tax Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
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Tax Breakdown by Bracket
Tax Withholding Formula
Tax = (Income × Tax Rate) – Allowances × Exemption Amount
Tax withholding is calculated by applying progressive tax rates to your income, then subtracting allowances. The more allowances you claim, the less tax is withheld from each paycheck.
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