Free Tax Calculators
for 2026
Ever look at your pay stub and think “wait, they took how much?” Yeah, us too. We built these calculators so you can see exactly where your money goes — federal tax, FICA, and state taxes all broken down line by line. No guesswork, no surprises.
20 Free Tax Calculators
Pick the one you need. They're all free, they all use 2026 data, and none of them will ask for your email.
Paycheck Calculator
Federal, FICA & state take-home pay with 401(k) and HSA deductions
Illinois Tax Calculator
4.95% flat tax with $2,775 personal exemption — IL take-home pay
Texas Tax Calculator
0% state income tax — compute TX take-home pay with property tax analysis
Florida Tax Calculator
0% income tax + homestead exemption — FL take-home pay & cost of living
California Tax Calculator
1%–13.3% progressive brackets — CA take-home pay with high tax burden
New York Tax Calculator
4%–10.9% progressive + NYC tax — NY take-home pay analysis
Mortgage Calculator
Monthly payment, amortization schedule & extra payment savings
401(k) Retirement Calculator
Projected balance with employer match & compound annual growth
Relocation Calculator
Compare equivalent salary between states — IL, TX, FL, CA, NY
Capital Gains Calculator
Short-term & long-term rates: 0%/15%/20% + 3.8% NIIT
Self-Employment Calculator
15.3% SE tax on 92.35% of net income + half deduction + quarterly estimates
Tax Refund Calculator
Estimate your federal & state tax refund — income, withholding, deductions & credits
IRS Withholding Calculator
Calculate recommended federal withholding per paycheck & optimize your W-4 for 2026
Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax for any US state with combined state + local rates. Reverse calculator included
No Tax on Overtime Calculator
Calculate your savings under the 2025–2028 OT tax exemption law. Time-sensitive!
Bonus Tax Calculator
How much tax on your bonus? Compare 22% flat rate vs aggregate method
Property Tax Calculator
Calculate property tax for any US state. Compare all 50 states' effective rates
Lottery Tax Calculator
How much tax on lottery winnings? Federal + state taxes. Lump sum vs annuity comparison
Georgia Tax Calculator
5.49% progressive state tax — GA take-home pay with standard deductions
Virginia Tax Calculator
2%–5.75% progressive state tax — VA take-home pay with standard deductions
Which State Has the Lowest Tax?
Same $75,000 salary, wildly different take-home pay. Here's what you actually keep after taxes in each state.
Why We Built TheTaxCalc
Honestly? We got tired of tax calculators that felt like they were designed by the IRS. You know the ones — confusing interfaces, outdated brackets, and somehow always trying to sell you something at the end.
One of our team members moved from California to Texas a few years back. Same salary, same company — but his take-home jumped by over $8,700 a year. He had no idea the difference would be that big until the first paycheck hit. That's when we thought: everyone should be able to see this before they make big decisions.
So we built the tools we wished existed. All our calculations use the latest 2026 federal brackets, FICA rates, and state-specific tax laws — pulled straight from IRS publications and state revenue departments, not some third-party blog post.
- 2026 Federal Tax Brackets (up to 37%)
- FICA: Social Security (6.2%) + Medicare (1.45%)
- SS Wage Cap: $176,100 for 2026
- 5 State Tax Profiles: IL, TX, FL, CA, NY
- Standard Deductions by Filing Status
- 401(k) & HSA Pre-Tax Deductions
Example: $75,000 in Illinois
Explore All Tools & Resources
Every calculator, salary breakdown, blog article, and state comparison — all in one place.
Tax Calculators
20 Tools- Paycheck Calculator
- Illinois Tax Calculator
- Texas Tax Calculator
- Florida Tax Calculator
- California Tax Calculator
- New York Tax Calculator
- Mortgage Calculator
- 401(k) Retirement Calculator
- Relocation Calculator
- Capital Gains Calculator
- Self-Employment Calculator
- Tax Refund Calculator
- IRS Withholding Calculator
- Sales Tax Calculator
- No Tax on Overtime Calculator
- Bonus Tax Calculator
- Property Tax Calculator
- Lottery Tax Calculator
- Georgia Tax Calculator
- Virginia Tax Calculator
Salary After Tax
26 LevelsBlog & Guides
8 Articles- All Blog Articles
- Sales Tax by State: Complete Guide to US Tax Rates in 2026
- No Tax on Overtime: How the New Law Saves You Money (2025–2028)
- 1099 Taxes: How Much Freelancers Really Owe in 2026
- DoorDash Taxes: The Complete Guide for Drivers in 2026
- Florida vs Texas Tax Comparison
- Illinois Income Tax Guide 2026
- 2026 Federal Tax Brackets Explained
- How Are Bonuses Taxed in 2026? The 22% Flat Rate Explained
- Property Tax by State: Who Pays the Most (and Least) in 2026
- Lottery Tax: How Much You Really Keep After Winning in 2026
- IRS Withholding 2026: How to Fill Out Your W-4 and Avoid Surprises
- SEP IRA vs Solo 401k: Best for Self-Employed in 2026
- How FICA Taxes Work in 2026
- Why Texas Has No Income Tax
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