IRS Withholding Calculator

If you're employed, the Withholding Calculator can assist you in determining whether you should provide your employer with an updated Form W-4, Employee’s Allowance Certificate. This will help ensure that the right amount of Federal income tax is withheld from your earnings, preventing overpayment or underpayment.

Use this Tool To:


  • Estimate your federal income tax withholding

  • See how your refund, take-home pay, or tax due are affected by withholding amount

  • Choose an estimated withholding amount that works for you

What You Need:


  • Paystubs for all jobs (including spouse)

  • Other income info (side jobs, self-employment, investments, etc.)

  • Most recent tax return