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💼 Payroll Calculator

Calculate gross pay, net pay, taxes, and deductions for hourly and salary employees. Get accurate paycheck estimates with federal and state tax withholdings, FICA, and benefit deductions.

👤 Employee Information

💼 Pay Type:
💵 Hourly Rate:
⏰ Hours Worked: per week
⏰ Overtime Hours: per week
📅 Pay Frequency:

🏛️ Tax Information

📋 Filing Status:
👥 Allowances/Dependents:
🏛️ State:
💰 Additional Federal Withholding:

💰 Pre-Tax Deductions

🏥 Health Insurance: per pay
🦷 Dental Insurance: per pay
🏖️ 401(k) Contribution: % of gross
🏥 HSA Contribution: per pay

💸 Post-Tax Deductions

🏦 Roth 401(k): % of gross
💰 Other Deductions: per pay
💰 Net Pay
$1,850
per paycheck

💰 Paycheck Breakdown

📊 Tax & Deduction Summary

📈 Annual Projections

📊 2024 Tax Rates

Tax Type Rate Cap/Limit Notes
🏛️ Federal Income 10-37% Progressive Based on brackets
🏛️ Social Security 6.2% $160,200 Employee portion
🏥 Medicare 1.45% No cap Employee portion
🏥 Medicare Surtax 0.9% $200k+ income High earners only
🏛️ State Income 0-13.3% Varies by state Some states have none

💼 Understanding Payroll

Payroll calculations involve multiple components including gross pay, various taxes, and deductions. Understanding these elements helps employees and employers ensure accurate compensation and compliance with tax regulations.

💰 Gross Pay Calculation Methods

Pay Type Calculation Method Overtime Rules Common Issues
⏰ Hourly Hours × Hourly Rate 1.5x rate after 40 hours Time tracking accuracy
💰 Salary Annual ÷ Pay Periods Usually exempt Overtime exemption rules
💼 Commission Sales × Commission Rate Complex calculations Variable income timing
🎯 Piece Rate Units × Rate per Unit Must meet minimum wage Quality vs quantity

🏛️ Federal Tax Withholding

Filing Status Standard Deduction Tax Brackets (2024) Withholding Notes
👤 Single $14,600 10% - 37% Higher withholding rate
💑 Married Joint $29,200 10% - 37% Lower withholding rate
💔 Married Separate $14,600 10% - 37% Higher withholding rate
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Head of Household $21,900 10% - 37% Moderate withholding rate

🏛️ State Tax Variations

State Category Examples Tax Rate Special Features
🚫 No State Income Tax TX, FL, WA, NV, TN 0% May have other taxes
📊 Flat Tax Rate IL, IN, MI, PA 3-5% Same rate for all income
📈 Progressive Tax CA, NY, NJ, CT 1-13.3% Higher rates for higher income
🏛️ Special Cases NH (dividends only) 0-5% Limited income types

💰 Pre-Tax vs Post-Tax Deductions

Deduction Type Tax Treatment Examples Annual Limits (2024)
💚 Pre-Tax Reduces taxable income Health insurance, 401(k) Varies by benefit
🔴 Post-Tax No immediate tax benefit Roth 401(k), life insurance After-tax dollars
🏥 HSA Triple tax advantage Health Savings Account $4,150 individual
🚗 Commuter Benefits Pre-tax up to limit Transit, parking $315/month each

📅 Pay Frequency Impact

Frequency Pays Per Year Pros Cons
📅 Weekly 52 Consistent cash flow Higher processing costs
📅 Bi-weekly 26 2 extra pays some years Irregular monthly amounts
📅 Semi-monthly 24 Consistent monthly budget Varying days between pays
📅 Monthly 12 Lower processing costs Long gaps between pays

🎯 Payroll Optimization Strategies

Strategy Benefit Considerations Best For
🏖️ Maximize 401(k) Reduce current taxes Contribution limits High earners
🏥 Use HSA Triple tax benefit High-deductible plan required Healthy individuals
🚗 Commuter Benefits Pre-tax transportation Use it or lose it Regular commuters
📊 Adjust Withholding Optimize cash flow Avoid underpayment penalties Stable income earners

🚨 Common Payroll Mistakes

Mistake Impact Solution Prevention
📊 Wrong W-4 Information Over/under withholding Update W-4 form Review annually
💰 Missing Pre-Tax Benefits Higher tax burden Enroll in benefits Use open enrollment
⏰ Overtime Miscalculation Underpayment Track hours accurately Use time tracking systems
🏛️ State Tax Errors Incorrect withholding Verify state requirements Update address changes

💡 Payroll Best Practices

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