Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your 2024 federal income tax, FICA taxes, and take-home pay. See your effective tax rate and how your income is taxed across brackets.
Tax Summary
Take Home Pay
$62,242
Total Tax
$12,759
17.0% effective rate
Income
Deductions
Using standard deduction ($14,600)
Income Allocation
Tax by Bracket
| Bracket | Income | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $11,600 | $1,160 |
| 12% | $35,550 | $4,266 |
| 22% | $7,250 | $1,595 |
| Total | $54,400 | $7,021 |
Pay Period Breakdown
Annual
$62,242
Take home
Monthly
$5,187
Take home
Biweekly
$2,394
Take home
Tax Rates
Marginal Tax Rate
22%
Rate on your next dollar
Effective Tax Rate
17.0%
Actual % of income paid
2024 Federal Tax Brackets (Single)
| Rate | Income Range |
|---|---|
| 10% | $0 - $11,600 |
| 12% | $11,600 - $47,150 |
| 22% | $47,150 - $100,525 |
| 24% | $100,525 - $191,950 |
| 32% | $191,950 - $243,725 |
| 35% | $243,725 - $609,350 |
| 37% | $609,350 - and above |
Quick Answer
Income tax uses progressive brackets. In 2024: 10% up to $11,600, 12% to $47,150, 22% to $100,525, etc. (single filers). Your effective rate is lower than marginal rate. Our calculator estimates total federal and state tax.
Key Facts
- 2024 brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%
- Standard deduction: $14,600 single, $29,200 married
- Effective rate < marginal rate due to brackets
- State tax varies 0% to 13.3%
- FICA: 7.65% (Social Security + Medicare)
- Tax credits reduce tax dollar-for-dollar
Frequently Asked Questions
For 2024, single filers: 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). Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double these amounts.
For 2024: $14,600 for single filers and married filing separately, $29,200 for married filing jointly, and $21,900 for head of household. Add $1,550 for those 65+ or blind (single), or $1,550 each for married filers 65+ or blind.
Marginal rate is the rate on your last dollar of income (your highest bracket). Effective rate is total tax divided by total income - it's always lower than marginal because only income above each bracket threshold is taxed at that rate.
Take whichever is higher. Itemize if your mortgage interest, state/local taxes (capped at $10,000), charitable donations, and other deductions exceed the standard deduction. About 90% of filers now take the standard deduction after 2017 tax reform.
FICA includes Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $168,600 in 2024) and Medicare tax (1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% additional Medicare on wages over $200,000 single/$250,000 married). Employers match these amounts.
Deductions reduce taxable income (saving you money at your marginal rate). Credits reduce tax dollar-for-dollar. A $1,000 credit saves $1,000 in taxes, while a $1,000 deduction saves $220-$370 depending on your bracket. Credits are more valuable.
Tax Summary
Take Home Pay
$62,242
Total Tax
$12,759
17.0% effective rate