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Federal Income Tax Calculator (2025)

Estimate your 2025 federal income tax from gross income and filing status — with your effective rate, marginal bracket, and after-tax income.

Wages plus other taxable income.
Above standard; leave 0 to use standard.
Estimated federal tax
Effective rate
Marginal bracket
After federal tax

Estimates 2025 FEDERAL income tax only, using IRS brackets and standard deductions. Excludes Social Security/Medicare (FICA), state and local tax, credits (child tax credit, EITC), and phase-outs. Not tax advice — for planning only.

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How federal income tax works

The US uses marginal brackets: only the income within each band is taxed at that band's rate, so a raise never lowers your take-home. Your income first drops by the standard deduction (or your itemized total), and the remainder is taxed bracket by bracket. Your effective rate — total tax ÷ income — is always lower than your top bracket.

Taxable income = gross − deduction; tax = sum of each bracket's slice

Quick FAQ

Why is my effective rate lower than my bracket?

Because only your top dollars hit the top rate. A single filer at $75k is in the 22% bracket but pays an effective rate closer to 11–12% federally.

Does this include Social Security and Medicare?

No — those FICA taxes (7.65% for employees) and any state tax are separate. This is the federal income-tax piece only.

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More questions

Is the Income Tax Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Income Tax Calculator is completely free, runs in your browser, and never asks for a signup, email, or download. Enter your numbers and the result updates instantly.

How accurate is this calculator?

It uses standard formulas and recalculates the moment you change a value, so the math is exact for the inputs you enter. Treat the result as a reliable planning estimate; for decisions with legal or tax consequences, confirm the figures with a qualified professional.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The calculator is mobile-friendly and works on any phone, tablet, or computer — there is no app to install and nothing to save.

Can I add this calculator to my own website?

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Last reviewed: September 2026. Free to use, no signup — Income Tax Calculator by ToolWise Digital.

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