Federal Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your 2025 federal income tax by filing status.
📩 Get the free Take-Home Cheat-Sheet
The 4 things taken out of your paycheck and why, how bonuses are really taxed,
and a printable per-paycheck budget. Plus a heads-up when tax rules change.
Free. No spam, ~1–2 emails/month, unsubscribe in one click. We don't store the figures you entered. Privacy.
📥 We'll email a confirmation link — if it's not in your inbox, check your Promotions tab or Spam.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much federal tax is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax uses 2026 brackets from 10% to 37% on income above the $16,100 single standard deduction, plus 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare.
How are bonuses taxed?
Bonuses are usually withheld at a flat 22% federal rate (37% on amounts over $1 million), plus FICA and any state tax. That is withholding, not your final tax — see How Are Bonuses Taxed in 2026?