Income tax calculator
Rough estimate of income tax from gross pay. Rules differ by country; this is a simplified bracket model only.
Gross income
2026 · United States (2026 federal, single)
- Taxable income (after standard deduction where applicable)
- $43,900
- Estimated annual tax
- $5,020
- Estimated net (after tax), monthly
- $4,582
- Estimated net (after tax), yearly
- $54,980
- Effective tax rate (of gross)
- 8.37%
Bracket breakdown
| Rate | Taxable in bracket | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $31,500 | $3,780 |
Simplified rules used
Tax is computed progressively: each slice of income is taxed at the rate for that bracket. This does not include all deductions, local taxes, social security, or employer-specific items.
| Upper bound of bracket (annual) | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| $12,400 | 10% |
| $50,400 | 12% |
| $105,700 | 22% |
| $201,775 | 24% |
| $256,225 | 32% |
| $640,600 | 35% |
| ∞ | 37% |
US: federal taxable income uses an illustrative standard deduction for single filers (2026).: $16,100
Source: IRS — 2026 inflation adjustments (single)
This tool is for education only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a professional or official guidance.