All tax calculators

Six calculators are live for the 2026 tax year. Several more are listed as in development — they are not published yet because the figures they depend on have not been confirmed against a primary source.

Individual taxes

Federal returns, refunds, and deductions for individuals and families.

Federal Income Tax Calculator Estimate your federal tax, effective and marginal rates, and whether you land on a refund or a balance due. Tax year 2026

Tax Refund Calculator A refund-focused view of the federal return. In development

Standard vs. Itemized Deduction Blocked on confirmation of the 2026 SALT deduction cap. In development

Paycheck and payroll

What lands in your bank account, and what an employer actually pays.

Take-Home Pay Calculator See what is left of a paycheck after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, benefits, and retirement contributions. Tax year 2026 Payroll Tax Calculator Split FICA between the employee and the employer, and add FUTA to see the full cost of employing someone. Tax year 2026

Investment taxes

Capital gains, dividends, and the tax on net investment income.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator Compare short-term and long-term treatment, apply losses, add NIIT, and see after-tax proceeds. Tax year 2026

Business and self-employment

Schedule C profit, self-employment tax, and quarterly payments.

Self-Employment Tax Calculator Estimate Schedule SE tax on business profit, the deductible half, and what to set aside each quarter. Tax year 2026

Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator Form 1040-ES payment sizing as a standalone tool. In development

Sales and local taxes

Sales tax at the register, and state and local income tax.

Sales Tax Calculator Add sales tax to a price, back it out of a tax-inclusive total, or work out the rate you were actually charged. Rate supplied by you

State Income Tax Calculator Awaiting confirmation of 2026 rate schedules from each state revenue department. In development

Property, estate, and retirement

Longer-horizon planning tools.

Estate Tax Calculator Federal estate tax against the $15,000,000 exclusion for 2026. In development

Gift Tax Calculator Annual exclusion and lifetime exemption tracking. In development

Property Tax Calculator Requires county-level millage rates, which are not yet sourced. In development

401(k) Tax Savings Calculator Requires confirmed 2026 contribution limits. In development

Roth vs. Traditional IRA Calculator Requires confirmed 2026 contribution and phaseout limits. In development

Why some calculators are not published. A calculator that produces a confident-looking number from an unverified rate is worse than no calculator at all. Each tool listed as in development is waiting on figures we can trace to an official IRS, SSA, or state revenue department publication. See our methodology for how that verification works.