Tax

Which Tax Calculator Do You Need?

This page helps you find the right tool for your specific tax situation. Rather than covering every tax concept, each section below matches a common scenario to the tools most useful for it — so you can skip directly to what applies to you.

Filing Your Federal or State Income Tax

If you receive a W-2 from an employer and want to make sure the right amount is withheld throughout the year, start with the W-4 Calculator. It walks through your filing status, dependents, and second income to suggest how many allowances to claim (or a specific dollar amount to withhold). Once you know your gross income, the Tax Bracket Calculator shows your effective vs. marginal rate and roughly how much you'll owe at the federal level.

For state-level rates, the State Income Tax Reference covers all 50 states with their current brackets, standard deductions, and filing thresholds. If you received a year-end bonus and noticed a surprisingly large withholding on it, the Bonus Tax Calculator explains why — employers often withhold at a flat 22% supplemental rate rather than your effective rate. For higher-income filers who may owe the Alternative Minimum Tax, the AMT Calculator estimates whether you're exposed and by how much. See all filing tools and guides in the Income Tax Filing hub.

Freelancing or Self-Employment

If you're a freelancer, independent contractor, gig worker, or side hustler, your tax situation differs in two important ways: you owe self-employment tax on top of income tax, and you're responsible for making quarterly estimated payments. The Self-Employment Tax Calculator handles the first part — it calculates the 15.3% SE tax on your net earnings and shows the deductible half. For the second part, use the Quarterly Tax Estimator to figure out your April, June, September, and January payment amounts.

If you drive for work, the Mileage Deduction Calculator turns your business miles into a deduction using the current IRS rate. Remote workers and people with a dedicated home workspace can check if they qualify with the Home Office Deduction Calculator. If your side hustle has grown into a real business, the Side Hustle Income Tax Calculator estimates your combined income and SE tax picture for the year. For those deciding between running as an LLC versus electing S-corp status, the LLC vs S-Corp Calculator shows the tax savings breakeven point. See all self-employment tools and guides in the Self-Employment Tax hub.

Investment and Capital Gains

If you sold stocks, ETFs, or mutual funds during the year, the Capital Gains Tax Calculator applies the correct long-term (0%, 15%, or 20%) or short-term rates based on your holding period and income. Crypto is treated like property for tax purposes — use the Crypto Tax Calculator to estimate gains and losses from your trades. If your employer granted you Restricted Stock Units that vested during the year, the RSU Tax Calculator shows the federal and state tax owed at vesting, which is often larger than people expect.

For investors who sold losing positions to offset gains, the Wash Sale Calculator helps verify whether a repurchase within 30 days triggered the wash sale rule and disallowed the loss. The Net Investment Income Tax Calculator estimates the additional 3.8% surtax that applies to investment income above certain thresholds. If you received a large gift or inheritance, check whether reporting is required with the Gift Tax Calculator. See all investment tax tools in the Investment & Capital Gains Tax hub.

Property and Real Estate

Homeowners can estimate their annual property tax bill with the Property Tax Estimator, which uses your county's mill rate and assessed value. Landlords collecting rental income should review the Rental Income Tax Calculator, which factors in deductible expenses like mortgage interest, repairs, and depreciation. If you're planning to sell your primary residence, the Home Sale Exclusion Calculator shows how much of the gain is sheltered under the $250k/$500k exclusion — and how much may be taxable.

For rental property or business equipment, the Depreciation Calculator computes straight-line depreciation over the asset's useful life. Business owners who purchased vehicles or equipment can check their Section 179 deduction limit with the Section 179 Calculator, and the Passive Activity Loss Calculator helps rental property investors understand how much of their losses can offset other income. See all property tax tools in the Property & Real Estate Tax hub.

International Tax

If you work or live outside the US and earn foreign income, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Calculator estimates how much you can exclude under FEIE (up to ~$126,500 in 2024) if you meet the physical presence or bona fide residence tests. UK residents can calculate take-home pay after income tax and National Insurance with the UK Take-Home Pay Calculator, and check dividend tax owed with the UK Dividend Tax Calculator. Canadian filers can use the Canada Income Tax Calculator for federal and provincial estimates, and Australians can run numbers through the Australia Income Tax Calculator.

European users can find tools for Germany (Brutto-Netto Calculator), Ireland (Ireland Income Tax), Netherlands (Netherlands Income Tax), France (France Income Tax), and Spain (Spain Income Tax). Indian employees can estimate HRA exemptions with the India HRA Calculator. See all international tax tools in the International Tax hub.