This free tool provides general estimates of U.S. employee paycheck withholding. It does not provide tax, legal, accounting or investment advice, prepare a tax return, or establish a professional-client relationship.
An estimate is not your pay stub
Your employer's payroll depends on your actual forms, benefit plan, year-to-date wages, employment coverage, work and residence locations, and payroll dates. Rounding and plan-specific rules can also change a result. Review the assumptions on the calculator and the methodology.
Use official rules for decisions
The IRS, SSA and state agencies are the authoritative sources. This website is independent and has no government affiliation. Check the linked publications and seek a qualified tax professional when your circumstances fall outside the model or when deciding how to complete a withholding form.
Coverage and changes
The tool uses the stated 2026 rule set and review date. Rules can change. A source link or passing reference test does not guarantee that every payroll scenario is covered. Unverified states are withheld from publication. We do not promise a specific refund, balance due, net payment or employer withholding result.