Federal Income Tax Calculator (2024)
Estimate your federal income tax based on 2024 tax brackets and standard deductions
Tax Summary
Tax Bracket Breakdown
About Federal Income Tax
The U.S. federal income tax uses a progressive bracket system — your income is taxed at increasing rates as it moves through each bracket. Only the income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
2024 Standard Deductions
- Single: $14,600
- Married Filing Jointly: $29,200
- Married Filing Separately: $14,600
- Head of Household: $21,900
2024 Federal Tax Brackets (Single)
| Rate | Income Range |
|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $11,600 |
| 12% | $11,601 – $47,150 |
| 22% | $47,151 – $100,525 |
| 24% | $100,526 – $191,950 |
| 32% | $191,951 – $243,725 |
| 35% | $243,726 – $609,350 |
| 37% | Over $609,350 |
Tax Credits vs Deductions
A deduction reduces your taxable income (e.g., $1,000 deduction saves $220 if you're in the 22% bracket). A credit reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar (e.g., $1,000 credit saves $1,000). Credits are generally more valuable than deductions.
About this Calculator
The US Income Tax Calculator is a free, easy-to-use tool for federal, state, deduction. Simply enter your values and get instant, accurate results — no signup, no ads, no tracking. All calculations run locally in your browser, so your data stays completely private.
Privacy Note: All calculations are performed locally in your browser. No data is ever sent to a server or third party.