Federal Tax Estimator
Estimate your federal refund or amount owed.
Estimate federal income tax using wages, deductions, credits, withholding, and estimated payments.
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2025 Estimate
Estimated Refund
$2,184
Income & withholding
IRS-style estimate section
Adjustments & deductions
IRS-style estimate section
Credits & payments
IRS-style estimate section
Tax Summary
Live estimate
Refund
$2,184
Effective Rate
14.7%
Deduction
$15,750
Taxable
$58,250
Example Scenario
Example: Estimating Federal Taxes on $75,000 Income
If you earn $75,000 in wages, take the standard deduction, have federal withholding, and qualify for tax credits, this calculator can help estimate your federal tax, effective tax rate, marginal tax rate, refund, or amount owed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this calculator
How do I estimate my federal tax refund?
Your federal tax refund depends on your income, deductions, credits, withholding, and estimated payments. If you paid more throughout the year than your final tax liability, you may receive a refund.
What affects whether I owe taxes?
You may owe taxes if your withholding or estimated payments are less than your final tax liability. Income changes, side income, deductions, credits, and filing status can all affect whether you owe or receive a refund.
What is the difference between effective tax rate and marginal tax rate?
Your effective tax rate is your total tax divided by taxable income. Your marginal tax rate is the rate applied to your next dollar of taxable income.
Do tax credits reduce the amount I owe?
Yes. Tax credits directly reduce your tax liability. Some credits are refundable, meaning they may increase your refund even if they reduce your tax below zero.
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