Income Tax Calculator
Income Tax Calculator
(Estimate your federal and state income taxes for 2024)
Input Your Details:
Status of the File: A Single 🟢 Married Filing Jointly
🟢 Head of Household
Taxable Income: $_______ (after deductions)
State: _______ (for state tax estimates)
Deductions:
Standard Deduction: $13,850 for a single person and $27,700 for married people ✅ Itemized Deductions? $_______ (if higher than standard)
Credits:
Child Tax Credit ($2,000 per child): _______ kids
Additional Credits: $_______ Calculate:
💰 Estimated Federal Tax: $_______
💰 Estimated State Tax: $_______ (varies by state)
💵 Effective Tax Rate: ___% (tax ÷ income)
How Things Work: Federal Tax Brackets (2024):
10%: $0–$11,600 (Single)
12%: $11,601–$47,150
22%: $47,151–$100,525
[… up to 37%]
Example: $60,000 income (Single) =
$1,160 (10%) + $4,266 (12%) + $2,827 (22%) = $8,253 total tax.
State Taxes:
CA: 1–13.3% | TX: 0% | NY: 4–10.9%
Example Calculation:
Status: Married Filing Jointly
Income: $120,000
Standard Deduction: -$27,700
Taxable Income: $92,300
Federal Tax: ~$9,600
State Tax (CA): ~$5,200
12.3% Effective Rate Important Factors: ✔ Deductions: Lower taxable income = less tax.
Credits: directly lower owed taxes (such as the Child Tax Credit). ✔ Capital Gains: Taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% if from investments.
Tips to Reduce Taxes:
Reduces taxable income by maximizing contributions to a 401(k) or IRA. Use HSAs/FSA: Tax-free medical savings.
Claim Credits: EITC, education credits, etc.
Try It:
🔹 Single, $50,000: $_______ tax
🔹 Married, $150,000: $_______ tax
(Please note that the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator provides exact figures.)
Reviewed by Professional Tools
on
September 26, 2025
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