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US · Tax year 2026

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this calculator?
Federal income tax uses the official 2026 IRS brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32, under OBBBA), and Social Security and Medicare follow the 2026 rules exactly. State income tax runs through each state's own 2026 schedule — brackets, deductions and credits — plus the local tax most residents pay and the state payroll programs on your paycheck. It's an annual estimate: refundable credits like the EITC, itemized deductions and a second earner aren't modeled, so check your own situation if those apply.
Is this tax advice?
No. It is a calculator. Consult a licensed CPA or enrolled agent for advice about your situation.
Do I need to sign up to use the web calculator?
No signup. The web calculator is always free.
When will the IRS release the official 2027 tax brackets?
The IRS publishes each year's inflation adjustments by Revenue Procedure the fall before — the 2026 figures came out October 9, 2025 (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Until the 2027 release, our 2027 tax brackets guide shows the projected figures. This calculator stays on the 2026 tables, which govern every paycheck dated in 2026.
Does it work for self-employed / 1099 income?
Yes — use the dedicated 1099 / self-employment calculator (linked in the footer): it models SE tax on 92.35% of net profit, the deductible employer-equivalent half, and the 20% QBI deduction. The calculator on this page is for W-2 wages.
Why is the calculator bilingual?
More than 34 million Hispanic Americans are in the US labor force (BLS, 2025). They earn, pay, save, and plan in two languages every day. We serve them from day 1 with real translations, not auto-translated output.

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