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What the calculators do
The paycheck calculators apply the 2026 withholding methods published by the IRS (Publication 15-T) and by state revenue departments to the numbers you enter. Withholding is a prepayment, not your final tax: the tax you owe for the year is settled on your return, and a refund or a balance due is normal. Results assume the same pay every period, no other jobs, and the pre-tax deductions you enter. Real paychecks also depend on benefits, garnishments, local taxes we do not model, year-to-date limits and your employer's payroll settings.
Minimum wage and unemployment figures
Minimum wage rates, benefit formulas and limits come from the US Department of Labor and state agencies, with the date we checked them. Local rates, exemptions and eligibility rules vary. The agency's decision on a claim is final; our estimates do not determine eligibility.
Rules change
Tax rates, wage bases and withholding tables change every year and sometimes during the year. Each page lists its sources and the date it was last updated. Check the current rules with the source before relying on them.
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