Maximize your paycheck and eliminate surprises—use our free calculator to accurately estimate your tax withholding and take control of your finances.
Paycheck tax withholding refers to the deduction of federal, state, and local income taxes from your wages. Employers estimate these amounts using IRS guidelines to help ensure that employees pay their taxes throughout the year.
Estimated Withholding = (Taxable Income × Marginal Tax Rate) - Tax Credits - Allowance Reductions + Additional WithholdingJane earned $3,500/month from Jan–Jun, then switched to $5,500/month in July. Without updating her W-4, her new employer might under-withhold by assuming the lower annual income. Jane should submit a new W-4 reflecting her total projected income.
Robert earns $8,000/month, his spouse earns $2,000/month. Filing jointly pushes them into a higher tax bracket. If only Robert's employer withholds taxes based on his income alone, they may underpay overall. Coordinated W-4 forms can help balance this.
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| Gross Income | Filing Status | Allowances | Estimated Withholding |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4,000/month | Single | 1 | $500 |
| $6,000/month | Married | 2 | $800 |
| $8,500/month | Married Filing Jointly | 0 | $1,400 |
| $3,000/month + $1,000 bonus | Single | 1 | $760 (bonus taxed at 22%) |
| $5,000/month | Head of Household | 3 | $550 |
| $7,500/month (2 jobs) | Single | 0 | $1,150 |
| $4,000/month with $500 401(k) | Single | 1 | $460 (pre-tax deduction reduces taxable income) |