Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate your net take-home pay after all tax deductions including federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. Understand your paycheck breakdown.
Step 1: Employee Details
Understanding Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes include federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), state taxes, and possibly local taxes. Your filing status and allowances affect your tax liability.
Step 2: Tax Details & Deductions
About Payroll Deductions
Pre-tax deductions like retirement contributions and health insurance reduce your taxable income. Post-tax deductions are taken after taxes are calculated. State tax rates vary by location.
Payroll Tax Calculation Results
Your Estimated Take-Home Pay
Tax Comparison by Income Level
| Income Level | Gross Income | Total Tax | Take-Home Pay | Effective Tax Rate |
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Tax Deduction Breakdown
Payroll Tax Formula
Take-Home Pay = Gross Pay – (Federal Tax + State Tax + Social Security + Medicare + Other Deductions)
Federal tax uses progressive brackets, Social Security is 6.2% up to the wage base limit, Medicare is 1.45% (plus 0.9% for high earners). State taxes vary by location.
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