2025 Tax Brackets

Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your federal and state tax liability. See exactly what you'll owe for 2025.

$55,304
Estimated Take-Home Pay (Annual)
Total Taxes
$19.7k
Effective Rate
26.3%

Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax$8,341
State Tax (CA)$5,617
Social Security (6.2%)$4,650
Medicare (1.45%)$1,088
Total Tax-$19,696
Marginal Tax Rate
22%
Effective Tax Rate
26.3%

*Estimates based on 2024 tax brackets. Actual taxes may vary based on credits, additional deductions, and other factors.

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Understanding Your Tax Calculation

Marginal vs Effective Tax Rate

Your marginal tax rate is the rate you pay on your last dollar of income. Your effective tax rate is your total tax divided by total income—usually much lower.

For example, if you earn $75,000 as a single filer, your marginal rate is 22%, but your effective rate is only around 13% because lower income is taxed at lower rates.

2025 Federal Tax Brackets

The federal income tax uses a progressive system with 7 tax brackets ranging from 10% to 37%. Higher income is taxed at higher rates, but only the income within each bracket is taxed at that rate.

FICA Taxes

In addition to income tax, you pay:

  • Social Security: 6.2% on income up to $160,200
  • Medicare: 1.45% on all income (+ 0.9% on income over $200,000)

State Taxes

Most states have their own income tax, ranging from 0% (Texas, Florida, Washington) to over 13% (California for high earners). This calculator uses average state rates.

Standard Deduction 2025

  • Single: $14,600
  • Married Filing Jointly: $29,200
  • Head of Household: $21,900