Federal Income Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimates your 2026 U.S. federal income tax from income and filing status.
Every calculation runs instantly in your browser, so your inputs are never sent to a server, and the tool is free with no sign-up. You can save the results as an Excel file with live formulas and reuse them later.
Inputs
- Annual income (gross) ($)
- Filing status
Example calculation
Federal income tax: $8,770
| Standard deduction | $16,100 |
|---|---|
| Taxable income | $63,900 |
| After-tax income | $71,230 |
| Effective tax rate | 10.96% |
| Marginal tax rate | 22% |
Method & notes
2026 federal tax year (post-OBBB standard deduction). Federal only — excludes state tax, credits and other deductions. Estimate; verify with a tax professional.
Tips
Change any input and the result recalculates in real time. After downloading the Excel file, you can reuse it by editing only the yellow input cells.
FAQ
How does the Federal Income Tax Calculator (2026) work?
Estimates your 2026 U.S. federal income tax from income and filing status. 2026 federal tax year (post-OBBB standard deduction). Federal only — excludes state tax, credits and other deductions. Estimate; verify with a tax professional.
Can I save the results?
Yes. You can download the results for free as an Excel (.xlsx) file with live formulas that recalculate when you change the yellow input cells.
Is it free?
Yes — all Calcova calculators are free, and you can save results as an Excel file.