Income tax calculator
Run wages through progressive brackets, a headline national rate, or a percent you type — then switch country to compare.
Defaults to your region. Switch to compare any other scale.
Progressive personal income tax. Top statutory rate 37%. Simplified — not a full return.
Leave empty for the country’s brackets or top rate. Type a number to apply that percent as a flat tax.
Result
$8,114.00
Estimated tax
United States
- Taxable income$60,000.00
- Effective rate10.8%
- Marginal rate22%
- Take-home (pre other levies)$66,886.00
Tax by band
| Band | Rate | Taxed amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–11,925 | 10% | $11,925.00 | $1,192.50 |
| 11,925–48,475 | 12% | $36,550.00 | $4,386.00 |
| 48,475–103,350 | 22% | $11,525.00 | $2,535.50 |
About this tool
The income tax calculator estimates personal tax from annual taxable income. Major systems use progressive brackets; elsewhere you can apply a headline top rate or type any custom percentage for a quick scenario.
Defaults follow language region where possible, but every listed country remains switchable. Withholding, credits, deductions, and local surtaxes are simplified or omitted — treat the result as a planning sketch.
Sales-tax style VAT/GST questions belong on the world tax, GST, or VAT pages. Nothing here is filing advice.
Formula
Taxable = income − personal allowanceProgressive: each band taxed at its own rateEffective % = tax ÷ incomeCustom: tax = income × (rate ÷ 100)
How it is calculated
- Choose a country (grouped by continent) or Custom.
- Enter annual income. A listed personal allowance is subtracted where we have one.
- Leave custom % empty to use the country’s model; fill it to force any flat rate.
- If your country, school or provider uses different rules, pick another option in the “Standard” menu at the top.
Questions
Is this a filing-ready tax return?
No. Allowances, credits, social contributions, state tax (US), municipal tax, and filing status are simplified or omitted. Use it to compare headline burdens or to try a custom percent.
How do I use a rate you don’t list?
Type it in Custom rate %. That percent is applied as a flat tax on the income.
When should I change the “Standard” setting?
When the rules you work with differ from the default chosen for your language. This page has 199 options — pick the one for your country or case. The formula, steps and result update to match your choice.
Are the results official advice?
No. Calculate This is an educational tool. Before a financial or tax decision, check the figures with your bank, the tax authority or a qualified adviser.