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Take-Home Pay Calculator

Estimate your take-home pay after federal, FICA, state, and self-employment taxes. Supports W-2, 1099, QBI deduction, retirement contributions, and HSA/FSA deductions.

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๐Ÿ’ต Take-Home Pay Calculator

Sample result โ€” $120K salary, single, 6% state tax

Annual Take-Home Pay
$76,920
$6,410/month
Gross Salary
$120,000
Total Tax
$30,081
Effective Rate
25.1%
Pre-tax Savings
-$13,000
Federal Tax
$14,710
Marginal Rate
22%
Where Does Your Salary Go?
12.3%
7.5%
5.3%
10.8%
64.1%
Federal ยท FICA ยท State ยท Pre-tax ยท Take-Home
Tool preview
W-2 inputs
W-2 inputs continued
W-2 result โ€” take-home
Full tax breakdown
Federal bracket chart
1099 inputs
1099 inputs continued
1099 result
1099 full breakdown
Quarterly tax reserve
W-2 vs 1099 compare
W-2 vs 1099 result
What's inside

Break Down Your Take-Home Pay

See your estimated taxes, deductions, and take-home income โ€” for W-2 employees and 1099 freelancers.

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W-2 Take-Home Estimate

Enter gross salary + pre-tax deductions (401k, IRA, HSA, FSA) โ†’ estimated annual and monthly net pay.

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1099 / Self-Employed Estimate

Enter revenue, business expenses, SEP-IRA โ†’ estimated net pay with SE tax and QBI deduction (ยง199A).

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Itemized Tax Breakdown

Every deduction shown line by line โ€” federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax, additional Medicare.

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Federal Bracket Chart

Bar chart showing how much tax falls in each bracket (10%, 12%, 22%...) for your income level.

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W-2 vs 1099 Side-by-Side

Compare estimated take-home for the same gross income as a W-2 employee vs a 1099 freelancer.

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Quarterly Tax Reserve (1099)

Estimated Q1โ€“Q4 payment amounts to help self-employed filers set aside taxes throughout the year.

Inputs

Your numbers, not generic defaults

๐Ÿ’ผ W-2 Employee inputs

  • Gross annual salary
  • Traditional 401(k) & IRA contributions
  • Employer health insurance premium
  • HSA & FSA contributions
  • Filing status & state tax rate
  • Child tax credit & other credits

๐Ÿงพ 1099 / Self-Employed inputs

  • Gross revenue & business expenses
  • SEP-IRA & Solo 401(k) contributions
  • Self-employed health insurance
  • QBI deduction (business type)
  • SS wage base & W-2 income coordination
  • Filing status & tax settings

See What Your Paycheck Looks Like

Enter your income and tax details to see an estimated take-home pay breakdown.

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