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The Gross To Net Calculator helps determine your take-home pay by subtracting various taxes from your gross income. It calculates your net pay based on FICA taxes, federal income tax, and state income tax deductions for the 2024/25 tax year.
The calculator uses the net pay formula:
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Explanation: This formula subtracts all major tax deductions from your gross income to determine your actual take-home pay.
Details: Understanding your net pay is crucial for personal financial planning, budgeting, and ensuring you have accurate expectations about your actual income after all tax obligations.
Tips: Enter your gross pay amount and the respective tax amounts. All values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute your net take-home pay for the 2024/25 tax year.
Q1: What is included in FICA taxes?
A: FICA includes Social Security tax (6.2% on income up to the annual limit) and Medicare tax (1.45% on all earnings, with an additional 0.9% for high earners).
Q2: How is federal income tax calculated?
A: Federal income tax is calculated based on your taxable income and filing status using the progressive tax brackets established by the IRS for the tax year.
Q3: Do all states have state income tax?
A: No, some states (like Texas, Florida, and Nevada) have no state income tax, while others have varying tax rates and structures.
Q4: Are there other deductions not included in this calculator?
A: Yes, this calculator focuses on major tax deductions. Other deductions like health insurance, retirement contributions, and other voluntary deductions may also affect your net pay.
Q5: Why might my actual net pay differ from this calculation?
A: Actual net pay may differ due to additional deductions, tax credits, changes in tax laws, or specific circumstances not accounted for in this basic calculation.