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Federal Tax Year 2026 educational estimators for ordinary income tax, capital gains, credits (CTC/EITC), itemized deductions, 1099/SE tax, withholding, FICA, quarterly estimates, and refund vs balance-due worksheets. Transparent IRS-schedule math with strong disclaimers—not filing software, not tax advice, and not a substitute for IRS.gov or a qualified professional. State income tax pages are planned for later phases.
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Federal Income Tax Calculator
Estimate U.S. federal ordinary income tax for Tax Year 2026 from taxable income and filing status using IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 brackets.
Tax Bracket Calculator
See which 2026 federal tax bracket your taxable income falls into, with marginal rate, effective rate, and per-bracket tax breakdown.
Tax Withholding Calculator
Estimate TY2026 federal income-tax withholding per paycheck by annualizing wages and brackets—distinct from gross-to-net paycheck math, with optional extra withholding.
Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Estimate Tax Year 2026 self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare) on net profit using the 92.35% Schedule SE factor and the $184,500 Social Security wage base.
Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator
Estimate quarterly federal estimated tax payments from expected annual tax minus expected withholding, with optional prior-year safe-harbor floor.
FICA Tax Calculator
Estimate employee FICA for Tax Year 2026: 6.2% Social Security to the $184,500 wage base, 1.45% Medicare, and 0.9% Additional Medicare when applicable.
Standard Deduction Calculator
Look up the Tax Year 2026 federal standard deduction by filing status, including additional amounts for age 65+ and blindness from Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
Taxable Income Calculator
Estimate federal taxable income for Tax Year 2026 from adjusted gross income minus the standard deduction or your itemized deduction amount.
Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate Tax Year 2026 federal tax on long-term and short-term capital gains using Rev. Proc. 2025-32 preferential brackets stacked on ordinary taxable income.
Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate Tax Year 2026 federal tax on long-term capital gains using IRS 0%, 15%, and 20% preferential taxable-income ceilings from Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
Short-Term Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate the Tax Year 2026 federal ordinary-income tax impact of short-term capital gains using Rev. Proc. 2025-32 brackets.
Child Tax Credit Calculator
Estimate TY2026 Child Tax Credit and ACTC using the $2,200 maximum, $1,700 refundable ceiling, and MAGI phaseouts from Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
Earned Income Tax Credit Calculator
Estimate the Tax Year 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit using Rev. Proc. 2025-32 earned-income amounts, maximum credits, and phaseout thresholds.
Itemized Deduction Calculator
Estimate TY2026 itemized deductions with the OBBBA SALT cap, medical AGI floor, mortgage interest, charity, and a standard-deduction comparison.
1099 Tax Calculator
Estimate combined Tax Year 2026 federal tax on 1099/NEC net profit: self-employment tax plus ordinary income tax after the deductible half of SE tax.
Federal Tax Refund Calculator
Estimate a Tax Year 2026 federal refund or amount due from taxable income, ordinary tax, credits, and payments—distinct from the seasonal generic refund worksheet.
Learn & Understand
In-depth guides and educational content
Federal Tax Brackets 2026: How Progressive Rates Work
Learn how Tax Year 2026 federal ordinary income tax brackets stack, what marginal vs effective rates mean, and where IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 numbers come from.
Withholding vs Estimated Tax: Which Federal Payment Path Fits?
Compare paycheck withholding and quarterly estimated tax for U.S. federal liability—when each path fits, how they interact, and what educational planners cannot do.
Self-Employment Tax Basics: SECA, 92.35%, and the Wage Base
Learn how U.S. self-employment tax covers Social Security and Medicare on net profit, why Schedule SE uses 92.35%, and how the 2026 wage base interacts with W-2 wages.
Capital Gains Tax Basics for Tax Year 2026
Learn how TY2026 long-term vs short-term capital gains are taxed and where Rev. Proc. 2025-32 preferential brackets come from.
Child Tax Credit and EITC for Tax Year 2026
Overview of TY2026 Child Tax Credit ($2,200 / $1,700 ACTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit parameters from Rev. Proc. 2025-32, including phaseouts and common limitations.
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Expert insights and analysis
How 2026 Federal Income Tax Estimates Work
A plain-language walkthrough of Tax Year 2026 ordinary income tax estimates: taxable income, Rev. Proc. 2025-32 brackets, and what educational calculators leave out.
How FICA and Self-Employment Tax Differ
Compare employee FICA and self-employment (SECA) tax: shared Social Security and Medicare goals, different rates, the 2026 wage base, and which calculator to use.
How CTC and EITC Work for Tax Year 2026
Walk through TY2026 Child Tax Credit and EITC estimates: dollar caps, phaseouts, and what educational calculators cannot decide.
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