Estimating your income tax liability before filing season helps you avoid surprises — whether that’s an unexpectedly large bill or discovering you’re overpaying throughout the year. This calculator estimates your federal income tax based on your income, filing status, and standard deductions.
This is especially useful for freelancers, contractors, or anyone with variable income who doesn’t have taxes automatically withheld from a regular paycheck. For a broader look at how taxes affect your take-home income, read our guide on understanding your paycheck, and our general tax calculator and after-tax calculator can help you look at the numbers from different angles.
Enter your income and filing status above to get an estimate of what you’ll owe.