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All US Tax Calculators

Federal income tax, paycheck, capital gains, retirement planning, and more — all updated for the 2025 tax year.

Which state has the lowest taxes for you?

State & Relocation

Income & Employment

Investments & Retirement

Capital Gains Tax

Estimate tax on investment gains — short-term and long-term.

RSU Tax Calculator

Calculate tax on restricted stock units at vesting, withholding gap, and net shares after sell-to-cover

Stock Options (ISO vs NSO)

Compare ISO vs NSO tax treatment — AMT, qualifying vs disqualifying disposition, and 83(b) election side-by-side.

ESPP Tax Calculator

Employee Stock Purchase Plan tax — §423 qualifying vs disqualifying disposition, lookback, and the FICA exemption.

401(k) Calculator

Model your retirement savings with employer match and tax benefits.

Roth vs Traditional IRA

Compare Roth and Traditional IRA for your retirement savings strategy.

HSA Calculator

Calculate HSA tax savings, contribution limits, and investment growth.

HSA Prorated Cap (Mid-Year)

Prorated HSA limit after a mid-year HDHP start, with last-month rule and testing-period guidance.

529 Plan Calculator

Project education savings growth with state tax deductions.

Tax Burden by Income

Visualize effective tax rate curves — federal, state, and FICA — across income levels.

Tax Brackets 2025

View all federal tax brackets and standard deductions by filing status.

RMD Calculator

Calculate Required Minimum Distributions from retirement accounts using IRS tables.

Early Withdrawal Penalty

Calculate the 10% penalty and income tax on early retirement account distributions.

NIIT Calculator

Calculate the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on capital gains and dividends.

Crypto Tax Calculator

Calculate tax on cryptocurrency trading gains, mining income, and staking rewards.

Estate Tax Calculator

Estimate federal estate tax based on estate value and exemptions.

Tax Loss Harvesting

Calculate tax savings from selling investments at a loss to offset gains.

Wash Sale Rule Calculator

Check if a stock sale triggers a wash sale and calculate adjusted basis.

Social Security Benefits Estimator

Estimate benefits from income, compare claiming ages 62-70, earnings test, and spousal/survivor strategies.

SS Benefits Taxability

Find out if 0%, 50%, or 85% of your Social Security is taxable, plus state treatment.

SEP IRA vs Solo 401(k)

Compare self-employed retirement plan contribution limits — SEP IRA vs Solo 401(k) side by side.

Compound Interest

Compare growth across tax wrappers — Roth IRA, 401(k), and taxable brokerage.

Savings Goal Calculator

How long to save $1M, or how much per month — after-tax across Roth, 401(k), and brokerage.

Inflation Calculator

CPI-U purchasing power, salary erosion, and unindexed federal threshold crossings.

Net Worth Calculator

Track assets, debts, and tax-advantaged % with personalized optimization tips.

Property & Sales Tax

Tax Planning

2026 Tax Changes

See what's changing in 2026 — updated brackets, TCJA impacts, and more.

Tax Refund Estimator

Get a quick estimate of your federal tax refund or amount owed.

Amended Return (1040-X) Impact

Estimate additional refund or tax owed from amending a prior-year return, with IRS interest and statute countdown.

Standard vs Itemized

Compare standard and itemized deductions to find the best option.

Schedule A Worksheet

Complete Schedule A itemized deduction calculator with every line item.

Charitable Donation Optimizer

Compare annual giving vs. bunching strategy, with DAF and QCD analysis.

Quarterly Estimated Tax

Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for self-employed income.

Student Loan Repayment

Compare IDR plans — SAVE, PAYE, IBR, and Standard 10-year repayment.

AMT Calculator

Check if you owe Alternative Minimum Tax based on your deductions.

FICA & Social Security

See your Social Security and Medicare tax breakdown in detail.

Marriage Tax Calculator

See if marriage will increase or decrease your federal taxes.

Divorce Tax Impact

Model filing status change, alimony, asset division, QDRO splits, and CTC allocation.

EITC Calculator

Check eligibility and estimate your Earned Income Tax Credit.

Saver's Credit

Calculate your Retirement Savings Contributions Credit (Form 8880) for retirement savers.

Education Credits

Compare AOTC and Lifetime Learning Credit for education expenses.

Tax Year Comparison

See how your taxes changed from 2024 to 2025.

Social Security Tax

Find out how much of your Social Security benefits are taxable.

Lottery Tax Calculator

See how much you keep from lottery or gambling winnings after taxes.

Gift Tax Calculator

Check if gifts exceed annual exclusion and lifetime exemption.

Child Tax Credit

Calculate CTC and refundable Additional Child Tax Credit.

Kiddie Tax (Form 8615)

Child's unearned income above $2,700 taxed at parent's rate — with Form 8814 parent-election comparison.

Mileage Deduction

Compare IRS standard mileage rate vs actual vehicle expenses.

Home Office Deduction

Compare simplified ($5/sq ft) vs regular method for your home office.

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Estimate tax savings from mortgage interest deduction.

Rental Income Tax

Estimate taxes on rental income with depreciation and passive loss rules.

Rental Property Expenses

Complete Schedule E worksheet with 15+ expense categories and passive loss rules.

Passive Activity Loss

Form 8582 passive loss limits — $25K rental allowance, AGI phase-out, RE professional, carryforward.

Investment Interest Expense

Form 4952 deduction with LTCG election optimizer — compare scenarios to maximize your deduction.

Depreciation Calculator

MACRS depreciation schedules with Section 179 and bonus depreciation.

Tax Deadlines 2025

Key IRS filing deadlines, estimated tax due dates, and retirement contribution deadlines.

Tax Season Checklist

Interactive checklist to track your tax filing progress.

W-2 vs 1099

Compare take-home pay as employee vs independent contractor.

HSA vs FSA

Compare Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account side by side.

Dependent Care FSA

Compare DCFSA tax savings vs the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit.

ACA Premium Tax Credit

Estimate your Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidy based on income and household size.

Clean Vehicle Credit

EV tax credit up to $7,500 new or $4,000 used with MSRP and income limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax calculator do I need to file my return?

Start with the Federal Income Tax Calculator to estimate your total tax and refund. If you're self-employed, use the Self-Employment Tax Calculator for Schedule SE. For investment income, the Capital Gains Tax Calculator covers short-term and long-term gains.

How do I estimate my tax refund?

Use the Tax Refund Estimator to compare your total tax liability against your withholdings and estimated payments. You'll need your W-2 income, filing status, and any deductions or credits you plan to claim.

Which calculators help with retirement planning?

The 401(k) Calculator models employer match and tax-deferred growth. The Roth vs Traditional IRA tool compares after-tax outcomes. The RMD Calculator estimates Required Minimum Distributions, and the HSA Calculator shows triple-tax-advantage savings.

Last updated May 1, 2026 Tax year 2025-26

Data sources: IRS (irs.gov), Social Security Administration

This tool is general information only, not financial advice.

Reviewed by USTax Tools Editorial Desk

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