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Tax Calculators

Free tools to estimate your refund, compare deductions, and plan your 2026 taxes.

Tax Refund Estimator

Estimate your refund or amount owed for 2026 — supports W-2, 1099, and mixed-income households.

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Dependents & Credits

$2,500 Child Tax Credit each

$500 Other Dependent Credit each

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Child & Dependent Care Credit: up to $3,000 for 1 child, $6,000 for 2+. Credit is 20-35% of expenses.

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More Tools

18 specialized calculators on dedicated pages.

Capital Gains CalculatorEstimate taxes on investment gains using 2025/2026 long-term and short-term rates.Paycheck CalculatorSee your take-home pay after federal, state, and FICA deductions.Mileage Deduction CalculatorCalculate your business mileage deduction and estimated tax savings.IRS Refund TrackerCheck the status of your federal tax refund directly with the IRS.W-4 Withholding CalculatorFigure out exactly what to put on your W-4 so you get the right amount withheld.Estimated Quarterly TaxCalculate quarterly estimated tax payments for freelancers and 1099 workers.Social Security Tax CalculatorEstimate how much of your Social Security benefits are taxable.Estate Tax CalculatorEstimate federal and state estate taxes using 2026 exemption levels.Business Entity ComparisonCompare tax implications of sole proprietorship, S-Corp, C-Corp, and partnership.RMD CalculatorCalculate your Required Minimum Distribution using IRS Uniform Lifetime Tables.HSA Tax Savings CalculatorSee your triple tax advantage — federal, state, and FICA savings from HSA contributions.Crypto Tax CalculatorCalculate capital gains taxes on cryptocurrency transactions.Auto Loan Interest DeductionEstimate your tax savings from the OBBBA auto loan interest deduction.Tips Deduction CalculatorCalculate how much you save with the no-tax-on-tips deduction.SALT Deduction CalculatorCompare the old $10K SALT cap with the new $40K cap.Child Tax Credit CalculatorCalculate your 2026 Child Tax Credit and refundable portion.Roth Conversion CalculatorModel the tax impact of converting a traditional IRA or 401(k) to Roth.QBI Deduction CalculatorCalculate your Section 199A pass-through business deduction.

These calculators provide estimates for informational purposes only and are not tax advice. Results are based on the information you enter and current tax law — they do not account for every possible situation. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.