Tax and Payroll Optimization Hub
This hub groups the highest-frequency tax and payroll tools so users can move from gross pay to net pay, tax planning, and compliance checks in one session.
Use this when you need a complete pay and tax workflow instead of one isolated calculator.
Workflow Path
Follow this sequence to complete your workflow from start to finish.
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Start with gross pay and withholding assumptions.
- 2
Adjust for Overtime and Reimbursements
Account for variable pay periods and overtime impact.
- 3
Translate paycheck assumptions into annual tax exposure.
- 4
Convert annual estimates into practical quarterly targets.
Core Tools in This Hub
Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay after federal taxes, state taxes, and payroll deductions for hourly or salary income.
Use tool →US Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate your US self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare) based on your net earnings, including the 92.35% taxable base and deductible half.
Use tool →US Quarterly Tax Payment Calculator
Calculate your estimated quarterly tax payments to avoid underpayment penalties. Perfect for freelancers and small business owners.
Use tool →Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay based on regular hours, overtime hours, and labor law overtime multipliers.
Use tool →Employer Cost Calculator
Calculate the full cost of an employee including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and overhead.
Use tool →US Home Office Deduction Calculator
Estimate your home office deduction using simplified and actual expense methods for side businesses and self-employment.
Use tool →Employee Pay and Employer Cost
Core payroll estimators for compensation planning and budgeting.
Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay after federal taxes, state taxes, and payroll deductions for hourly or salary income.
Use tool →Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay based on regular hours, overtime hours, and labor law overtime multipliers.
Use tool →Time Card Calculator
Track worked hours, breaks, and overtime across shifts to generate accurate weekly time totals.
Use tool →Employer Cost Calculator
Calculate the full cost of an employee including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and overhead.
Use tool →Contractor vs Employee Cost Calculator
Compare total annual cost of hiring a full-time employee versus a contractor, including taxes, benefits, and overhead.
Use tool →US Bonus Tax Calculator
Estimate federal withholding on bonuses using percentage and aggregate methods, plus state tax impact.
Use tool →Tax Planning and Compliance
Tax tools for self-employed users and small business operators.
US Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Calculate your US self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare) based on your net earnings, including the 92.35% taxable base and deductible half.
Use tool →US Income Tax Estimator
Estimate your income tax using current tax brackets and deduction values.. Free online, browser-based tool with instant results and no signup.
Use tool →US Quarterly Tax Payment Calculator
Calculate your estimated quarterly tax payments to avoid underpayment penalties. Perfect for freelancers and small business owners.
Use tool →US Home Office Deduction Calculator
Estimate your home office deduction using simplified and actual expense methods for side businesses and self-employment.
Use tool →Mileage Reimbursement Calculator
Calculate mileage reimbursement with standard and custom per-mile rates for business travel.
Use tool →US Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax by state and local rate. Covers multiple tax jurisdictions and rates.
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