Tax Calculator

Basic Federal Wage Tax Estimator

A deliberately limited estimate of federal income tax on ordinary W-2 wages — compared with your federal withholding.

Tax year2025

What this is: a simplified withholding surplus/shortfall on ordinary W-2 wages only — not a refund estimate or a promise of any refund. For a fuller picture use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator or talk with FTS.

Tax year

Filing status

Federal taxable W-2 wages (Box 1)

Before the standard deduction. If filing jointly, enter the household total.

Federal income tax withheld (Box 2)

Household total if filing jointly.

Check anything that applies — these are not supported

Someone can claim me (or my spouse) as a dependentI or my spouse are 65+ or blindI expect to claim credits (child tax credit, EITC, education, etc.)I have self-employment, 1099, or business incomeI have interest, dividends, capital gains, or cryptoI have other income (unemployment, retirement, Social Security, tips, etc.)I plan to itemize or claim special deductions (tips, overtime, senior, car-loan interest, etc.)I may owe other taxes (Additional Medicare, NIIT, AMT, penalties)

Simplified result — tax year 2025

Enter valid W-2 wages and federal withholding to see a result.

Results are preliminary educational estimates only and do not constitute tax advice. Actual outcomes depend on many factors including credits, deductions, other income, filing status, and current tax law.

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