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The Income Tax Calculator estimates the refund or potential owed amount on a federal tax return. It is mainly intended for residents of the U.S.

and is based on the tax brackets of 2024 and 2025. The 2025 tax values can be used for 1040-ES estimation, planning ahead, or comparison.

Taxable Income

In order to find an estimated tax refund or due, it is first necessary to determine a proper taxable income.

Federal tax withholding calculator

It is possible to use W-2 forms as a reference for filling out the input fields. Relevant W-2 boxes are displayed to the side if they can be taken from the form. Taking gross income, subtract deductions and exemptions such as contributions to a 401(k) or pension plan.

The resulting figure should be the taxable income amount.

Other Taxable Income

Interest Income–Most interest will be taxed as ordinary income, including interest earned on checking and savings accounts, CDs, and income tax refunds.

However, there are certain exceptions, such as municipal bond interest and private-activity bonds.

Short Term Capital Gains/Losses–prof

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