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Tax Bracket Calculator
Find your marginal tax rate and see how much federal income tax you'll pay based on the progressive US tax system.
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How to use Tax Bracket Calculator
The US uses a progressive tax system where higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates. Use this tool to see which brackets your income falls into and calculate your estimated total federal tax bill.
- 1Enter your total annual income.
- 2Select your filing status to apply the correct IRS brackets.
- 3Review the 'buckets' visualization to see exactly how much is taxed at 10%, 12%, etc.
- 4Compare your Marginal Rate (the tax on your last dollar) with your Effective Rate (average tax on all dollars).
Common Use Cases
- Understand why only part of your raise is taxed at a higher rate
- Quickly estimate total federal tax for different salary offers
- Visualize the US progressive tax system for educational purposes
Pro Tips
- Remember that deductions (like the standard deduction) lower the income that falls into your highest brackets first.
- Your marginal rate is what you saved on every dollar you contributed to a traditional 401(k) or IRA.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Because of the progressive system, only the additional money you earn is taxed at the higher rate. You will always take home more money after a raise, even if you move into a higher marginal bracket.
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