Paycheck Calculator

This tool estimates federal and state income taxes for Head-of-Household filers. Enter your annual gross income, select your state, and add common pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA, IRA) to see an estimated tax liability and take-home pay.

Inputs explained

• Annual Gross Income: Your total income before taxes and deductions.
• State: Select the state where you live — state tax rates vary.
• Dependents: Number of qualifying dependents for the tax year.
• Pre-tax contributions: Contributions to retirement or HSA reduce taxable income.

Examples

• Example: $60,000 income, 1 dependent, $3,000 401(k) — shows how pre-tax savings reduce your tax.
• Try switching the state to see the impact of state income tax differences.

Tips & common mistakes

• Use annual amounts (not monthly) for income and contributions.
• Enter pre-tax contributions only if they are taken from payroll before taxes.
• This calculator estimates taxes — consult a tax professional for filing decisions.

Next steps

For more in-depth scenarios, use the specific calculators linked on the site (AMT, FICA, capital gains) or see our How It Works page for methodology and sources.