Free calculators

Tax calculators

Six calculators for the questions people actually ask before they hire anyone: what will I owe, how much should I set aside, is my withholding right, and is itemizing worth the paperwork. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded and nothing asks for an email address.

1040Income tax
Federal Income Tax Estimator

Enter wages, dependents and withholding to estimate your federal tax, your refund or balance due, and the marginal and effective rates behind it.

W-4Withholding
Paycheck Withholding Checkup

Compare what your employer has withheld so far against your projected year-end tax, and see the per-paycheck adjustment that closes the gap.

SCH ADeductions
Standard vs Itemized Deductions

Add up mortgage interest, state and local tax, charity and medical costs to see whether itemizing beats the standard deduction, and by how much.

SCH DCapital gains
Capital Gains Tax Estimator

See how a sale is taxed at short-term versus long-term rates, where the 0%, 15% and 20% thresholds fall, and when the 3.8% investment tax applies.

DOCSDocuments
Tax Document Checklist

A 40-point interactive checklist of everything a preparer may ask for, grouped by situation. Your progress saves in your browser.