Tax Bracket Calculator
Your income is taxed in layers, each at its own rate. Slide your income, see the layers fill, then add a raise and see exactly how much of it you keep.
With taxable income of $60,000 (single filer), you pay $8,253 in federal income tax: an effective rate of 13.76%, even though your marginal rate is 22%.
Total federal tax
$8,253
on $60,000 taxable income
Marginal rate
22%
rate on your next $1
Effective rate
13.76%
average across all income
Take-home
$51,747
after federal tax (state & FICA not included)
Gross income $74,600
Filing status
Standard deduction: $14,600 (single)
Show the working
Each layer of income pays only its own rate. Multiply each layer by its rate, then add.
What if you get a raise?
Bracket walk — bottom-up
| Bracket | Rate | Income in bracket | Tax owed in bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,253 | ||