US Paycheck Estimator (Lite)

US Paycheck Estimator (lite) approximates take-home pay from gross salary using simplified federal brackets, FICA, and an optional state rate — not official tax advice.

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How to Use US Paycheck Estimator (Lite)

  1. Enter gross annual salary in USD.
  2. Optionally set an approximate state income tax %.
  3. Review federal, FICA, state, and estimated net monthly / biweekly pay.

Common Use Cases

  • Compare job offers before accepting.
  • Rough budget planning from a stated salary.

What is included

Simplified single-style federal bands, employee Social Security and Medicare, plus a flat state % you control.

What is omitted

Credits, pretax benefits, local taxes, and filing-status detail are not modeled. Use IRS tools for filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file taxes with this?

No. It is a rough estimator for offers and budgets only.

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