Free US Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your federal and state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Child Tax Credit, and net take-home pay. Covers all 50 states. Completely free.

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1Select Country
🇺🇸United States2025 rates
2Taxpayer Type
Non-residentliving abroad, taxed on local-source income only
3Annual Gross Income
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Enter your gross income before any tax or deductions

RSU vest, annual bonus, or one-time lump-sum — taxed on top of your base salary at your marginal rate

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US employers withhold at 22% flat (37% above $1M supplemental). Your actual marginal rate shown in results may differ — any gap is settled when you file.

4Personal DetailsAffects your result

Determines your standard deduction and tax brackets. Married Filing Jointly gives double the deduction and wider brackets.

Each qualifying child gives a $2,000 Child Tax Credit (phases out above $200k for single, $400k for MFJ).

Pre-tax contributions reduce your taxable income. 2025 limits: $23,500 (401k) or $7,000 (IRA). Enter total pre-tax amount.

United States — Key Tax Facts

  • 10%–37% federal tax in 7 progressive brackets
  • Standard deduction: $14,600 single / $29,200 married filing jointly
  • Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45% on wages

How US Income Tax Works

The United States uses a federal progressive income tax with seven marginal rates from 10% to 37%. Your rate depends on taxable income after the standard deduction ($14,600 single / $29,200 married filing jointly) and any credits. State income tax is separate and ranges from 0% to 13.3%.

RateSingle filerMarried filing jointly
10%$0–$11,600$0–$23,200
12%$11,601–$47,150$23,201–$94,300
22%$47,151–$100,525$94,301–$201,050
24%$100,526–$191,950$201,051–$383,900
32%$191,951–$243,725$383,901–$487,450
35%$243,726–$609,350$487,451–$731,200
37%Over $609,350Over $731,200
  • Social Security: 6.2% on wages up to $168,600 — employees pay half, employers pay the other half
  • Medicare: 1.45% on all wages plus 0.9% surtax above $200,000
  • Child Tax Credit: $2,000 per qualifying child under 17, phases out above $200k ($400k MFJ)
  • 401(k) contributions (up to $23,000/year) reduce taxable income dollar-for-dollar
  • Self-employed pay 15.3% SE tax but deduct half before calculating income tax
  • 9 states have no income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming

Disclaimer: BeastyTax provides tax estimates for informational purposes only. Most calculations use official 2025 tax rates. Rates for Switzerland, Finland, Netherlands, and Belgium are based on best-available estimates and should be independently verified. Results are intended as a guide, not financial or legal advice. Tax laws change annually — always consult a qualified tax professional or your country's official tax authority for your final tax liability.