Tax Withholding Calculator

Estimate whether your paycheck withholding is on track and how much extra tax to withhold per remaining paycheck to avoid a balance due.

- Paycheck withholding planner
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Why withholding matters

Many workers accidentally over-withhold and lend the IRS too much money interest-free, while others under-withhold and face a surprise bill. This calculator helps you target a smaller refund or prevent tax due by showing the extra amount to add to each remaining paycheck.

Use it with our paycheck calculator and tax refund estimator.