Financial Calculators for the United States
US-specific formulas, rates, and tax rules.
๐ Mortgage Calculator
Enter your income โ see the maximum home price you can afford.
๐ Rent vs Buy Calculator
Should you buy a home or keep renting? See your breakeven year.
๐ถ Child Cost Calculator
How much does a baby really cost in the first year.
๐ True Cost of Car
Your car costs more than the monthly payment. See the real number.
๐ Car Lease Calculator
Calculate your lease payment with money factor, residual, and state taxes.
๐ฆ Pension Gap Calculator
How much do you need beyond Social Security? Find your gap.
๐๏ธ Social Security Calculator
Estimate benefits at 62, FRA, and 70. Find your break-even age.
๐ Student Loan Calculator
Compare every repayment plan โ with PSLF tracker and refinance check.
๐ฐ Tax Refund Calculator
Enter your W-2 โ see your refund or what you owe. Then fix your W-4.
๐ฅ Health Insurance Calculator
ACA subsidies expired. See your real cost โ and the $1 cliff that could cost you thousands.
๐ฐ Bonus Tax Calculator
Your bonus is taxed at 22% โ but that's just withholding. See what you actually owe.
๐ RMD Calculator
Required minimum distribution โ your amount, multi-year schedule, and tax impact.
๐ Investment Calculator
Project growth with real tax impact. Compare taxable vs Roth โ and see the cost of waiting.
๐ฅ HSA Calculator
Triple tax advantage: see your savings, project retirement growth, compare HSA vs FSA.
๐ฅ FSA Calculator
Health FSA & DCFSA tax savings. Compare FSA vs HSA, DCFSA vs CDCC.
๐ฐ Net Worth Calculator
Track assets vs liabilities. Compare to your age group.
๐ช Crypto Tax Calculator
Capital gains, losses, and tax-loss harvesting for crypto. 2026 rates.
๐ฐ Dividend Tax Calculator
Qualified vs ordinary โ see the bracket stacking effect on your dividends.
๐ 529 College Savings
Project your 529 balance, find your monthly target, or plan a 529โRoth IRA rollover.
๐ College Cost Calculator
Total cost with inflation, compare college types with 2+2 path, and find your savings gap.
๐๏ธ Rental Property Calculator
Cash flow, cap rate, ROI โ with depreciation, QBI, cost seg, and exit tax.
๐ Amortization Calculator
Full mortgage schedule โ see your crossover month, extra payment savings, and refinance breakeven.
๐ HELOC Calculator
HELOC payments, borrowing power, and compare vs cash-out refi vs personal loan.
๐ฐ CD Calculator
CD earnings, ladder builder, and comparison vs savings accounts and stocks.
๐งพ Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax for any state. Compare rates, reverse-calculate from receipts.
๐ Inflation Calculator
What was $100 worth in 2000? CPI data 1913-2025, buying power, future projections.
๐ Property Tax Calculator
Estimate property tax by state. Compare all 50 states, see homestead exemption savings.
๐ Marriage Tax Calculator
Will marriage raise or lower your taxes? See your penalty or bonus.
๐ฆ IRA Withdrawal Calculator
How much will you get after taxes and penalties? Penalty exceptions, 72(t)/SEPP, Roth rules.
๐ฐ Budget Calculator
Plan your budget with the 50/30/20 rule, audit spending, and set savings goals.
๐ Emergency Fund Calculator
Risk-adjusted target, savings gap with milestones, and where to keep it at 4%+ APY.
๐ W-4 Calculator
Fill out your 2026 W-4 with OBBBA deductions. See paycheck impact. Target $0.
๐ก๏ธ Life Insurance Calculator
How much coverage do you need? DIME method, quick estimate, and gap analysis.
๐๏ธ Estate Tax Calculator
Federal & state estate tax with $15M OBBBA exemption, gift tracker, NY cliff warning.
๐ฐ Annuity Calculator
SPIA payout by age & gender. Compare annuity vs 4% rule vs bond ladder.
๐ข Business Loan Calculator
Payment, affordability, and compare SBA vs bank vs online lenders.
๐ก Home Affordability Calculator
How much house can you afford? Based on income, debts, and DTI rules.
๐ผ Self-Employment Tax Calculator
SE tax breakdown, S-Corp savings, and quarterly estimated payments.
๐ฝ๏ธ Tip Calculator
Quick tip, pre-tax tipping, and split the bill. OBBBA tip deduction included.
๐ Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert hourly rate to annual salary. With overtime and take-home estimate.
๐ Profit Margin Calculator
Gross, operating, and net margin. Markup vs margin converter. Industry benchmarks.
๐ Break-Even Calculator
Find your break-even point in units and revenue. What-if pricing and timeline.
๐ต Down Payment Calculator
How much to put down, savings plan with milestones, and PMI analysis.
๐ Inherited IRA Calculator
10-year rule RMDs, optimal withdrawal strategy, and eligible beneficiary rules.
๐ฐ Personal Loan Calculator
Payment, qualification, and compare lenders by credit tier.
๐ Closing Cost Calculator
Buyer and seller closing costs โ itemized, by state, with negotiation tips.
๐ถ Child Tax Credit Calculator
$2,200 per child under OBBBA. Phase-out, ACTC, and W-4 impact.
๐ Car Depreciation Calculator
Value curve, true cost of ownership, and the used car sweet spot.
๐ ROI Calculator
Total and annualized return, IRR with cash flows, and compare investments.
๐ Debt-to-Income Calculator
Front-end and back-end DTI. See what you qualify for and how to improve.
๐ฏ Savings Goal Calculator
Monthly target for any goal. Multiple goals, speed-up scenarios.
๐ AGI Calculator
Adjusted gross income, phase-out thresholds, and strategies to reduce AGI.
๐ Auto Refinance Calculator
Should you refinance your car loan? Savings, decision score, and extra payments.
๐ฅ Medicare IRMAA Calculator
Income-related surcharge on Medicare. Brackets, cliff warnings, and reduction strategies.
๐ FHA Loan Calculator
FHA mortgage payment with MIP, FHA vs conventional comparison, and 2026 loan limits.
๐๏ธ VA Loan Calculator
VA mortgage with 0% down, funding fee calculator, and VA vs conventional comparison.
๐ผ Payroll Tax Calculator
Employer cost per employee: FICA match, FUTA, SUTA, and workers' comp.
โฐ Overtime Calculator
OT pay, exempt vs non-exempt status, and take-home with OBBBA deduction.
๐ SEP-IRA Calculator
Self-employed contribution limit, SEP vs Solo 401(k), and growth projection.
๐ Stock Profit Calculator
Buy/sell profit and loss, capital gains tax, what-if scenarios, and portfolio tracker.
๐ต Tax-Equivalent Yield Calculator
Muni bond vs taxable yield at your bracket. Compare bonds, CDs, and Treasuries.
๐ข Simple Interest Calculator
I = P x r x t. Simple vs compound comparison and loan interest calculator.
๐ฐ Net-to-Gross Calculator
Reverse salary calculator: desired take-home to required gross. State comparison.
๐ฆ 401(k) Withdrawal Calculator
Withdrawal tax and penalty, Rule of 55, 72(t) SEPP, and distribution strategies.
๐ณ Credit Card Payoff Calculator
Payoff timeline, minimum payment trap, and extra payment impact.
๐ Lease vs Buy Car Calculator
Compare total cost of leasing vs buying over 3, 5, and 7 years.
๐ฃ๏ธ Mileage Reimbursement Calculator
IRS standard mileage deduction, standard vs actual method comparison.
๐ Balance Transfer Calculator
Calculate savings from 0% APR balance transfer offers.
๐๏ธ Pension Lump Sum Calculator
Lump sum vs monthly pension: break-even age and survivor analysis.
๐ Tax Deduction Calculator
Itemize vs standard deduction with SALT cap and bunching strategy.
๐ Wedding Cost Calculator
Wedding budget planner with guest cost impact and regional comparison.
๐ฆ Moving Cost Calculator
DIY vs professional movers, hidden costs, and full move budget.
๐ Home Sale Tax Calculator
Section 121 exclusion, capital gains on home sale, and tax strategies.
๐๏ธ Business Depreciation Calculator
MACRS schedule, Section 179 expensing, and bonus depreciation.
โ๏ธ Solar Panel Calculator
System savings, 30% ITC, buy vs lease vs PPA comparison.
๐ EV Savings Calculator
EV vs gas total cost of ownership. No federal credit in 2026.
๐ Present Value Calculator
PV, NPV, and inflation-adjusted value for any future cash flow.
๐ AMT Calculator
New 50% AMT rate under OBBBA. Check if you owe alternative minimum tax.
๐ก๏ธ Disability Insurance Calculator
How much coverage do you need? Estimate premiums and income gap.
๐ฅ Long-Term Care Calculator
Project future care costs. Self-insure vs policy comparison.
๐ถ Nanny Tax Calculator
Household employer taxes, Schedule H, and the CDCC benefit.
๐ณ Credit Card Rewards Calculator
Maximize cashback and points. Annual fee break-even analysis.
๐ Unemployment Calculator
Estimate state UI benefits. Compare 15 states side-by-side.
โ๏ธ Alimony Calculator
Spousal support by state formula. TCJA tax treatment explained.
๐ RSU Tax Calculator
How much tax when RSUs vest? Federal, state, FICA breakdown.
๐ APR Calculator
True APR with fees included. Compare loan offers side by side.
โ ๏ธ Estimated Tax Penalty Calculator
IRS underpayment penalty estimate. Safe harbor check included.
๐พ Tax Loss Harvesting Calculator
Harvest losses to offset gains. Wash sale guard and multi-year plan.
โต Boat Loan Calculator
Marine loan payment, tax deduction check, total ownership cost.
๐ข Business Valuation Calculator
What's your business worth? SDE and EBITDA multiples by industry.
๐ฆ Money Market Calculator
MMA earnings with tiered rates. Compare vs CD, HYSA, Treasury.
๐ฏ Safe Withdrawal Rate Calculator
Will your retirement savings last? 4% rule with historical analysis.
๐ Jumbo Loan Calculator
Above conforming limit. Jumbo vs conforming comparison and qualification.
๐จ Home Renovation ROI Calculator
Which remodel adds the most value? Cost vs Value by project type.
๐ ESPP Calculator
Employee stock purchase plan gain, tax treatment, and ROI analysis.
๐ 1031 Exchange Calculator
Tax-deferred property exchange. Boot rules, basis carryover, timelines.
๐พ USDA Loan Calculator
0% down rural mortgage. USDA vs FHA vs conventional comparison.
๐ Renters Insurance Calculator
Coverage need, what's covered, and is it worth $15/month?
๐ช Backdoor Roth Calculator
Pro rata rule check, mega backdoor, and tax-free conversion strategy.
โ๏ธ Salary Comparison Calculator
Compare job offers: base + bonus + equity + benefits + PTO value.
๐ Credit Score Calculator
Simulate score changes. Utilization optimizer and FICO factor breakdown.
๐ Student Loan Forgiveness
PSLF timeline, IDR forgiveness, and tax bomb estimate.
๐ท๏ธ Land Transfer Tax Calculator
State and city transfer tax rates. Mansion tax and exemptions.
๐ Bridge Loan Calculator
Short-term loan cost between selling and buying a home.
๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support payments by state guideline formula.
๐๏ธ Real Estate Commission Calculator
Agent commission after NAR settlement. Negotiate and save.
๐ Cost Basis Calculator
FIFO, LIFO, specific ID, average cost. Tax impact by method.
๐ Bond Yield Calculator
Yield to maturity, bond pricing, I-Bond and TIPS returns.
โ๏ธ Crypto Staking Calculator
Staking rewards, tax on income, and comparison to alternatives.
๐๏ธ Military Pay Calculator
Base pay, BAH, BAS by rank. Compare to civilian salary.
๐ฅ Medicare Cost Calculator
Total Medicare cost: Parts A, B, D, Medigap, and Advantage.
๐๏ธ Treasury Bond Calculator
T-Bills, I-Bonds, TIPS yields. Build a Treasury ladder.
๐ Startup Cost Calculator
One-time costs, burn rate, runway, and funding need by industry.
๐ฉบ Healthcare Retirement Calculator
Lifetime healthcare cost in retirement. Pre-65 gap and HSA strategy.
๐ด California Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay with CA's 1%-13.3% tax + 1.3% SDI. Highest-tax state.
โฝ Texas Paycheck Calculator
No state income tax. See how much more you keep vs CA and NY.
๐ฝ New York Paycheck Calculator
NY state + NYC local tax. Toggle NYC residency to see the $2,700 hit.
๐ Florida Paycheck Calculator
No state income tax. Compare take-home vs high-tax states.
๐๏ธ Illinois Paycheck Calculator
Flat 4.95% state tax on all income. No local tax in Chicago.
๐ Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator
Flat 3.07% + Philly wage tax toggle. Retirement income exempt.
๐ฐ Ohio Paycheck Calculator
2.75% above $26K + municipal tax. Select your city rate.
๐ Georgia Paycheck Calculator
New flat 5.19% rate with generous $12K/$24K deduction.
๐ฒ North Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Flat 3.99% โ lowest rate ever after phased reduction from 5.25%.
๐๏ธ New Jersey Paycheck Calculator
Progressive 1.4%-10.75% + SDI/FLI. Highest property tax state.
๐ 401(k) Calculator
Project your 401k balance, optimize employer match, and compare Traditional vs Roth.
๐ฑ Roth IRA Calculator
$7K/year at 7% for 40 years = $1.49M tax-free. Check your MAGI phase-out.
๐ 1099 Tax Calculator
Full tax picture for freelancers: income tax + 15.3% SE tax + deductions + quarterly.
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Estimated Tax Calculator
Calculate quarterly payments, safe harbor amounts, and underpayment penalty risk.
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EITC Calculator
Earned Income Tax Credit puts up to $8,046 back in your pocket. Check eligibility.
๐ Gift Tax Calculator
$19K annual exclusion, $15M lifetime under OBBBA. Plan tax-free transfers.
โฑ๏ธ SS Break-Even Calculator
Claim at 62, 67, or 70? Find your break-even age and optimal strategy.
๐๏ธ Social Security Tax Calculator
Up to 85% of your SS may be taxable. Check your provisional income threshold.
๐ฆ IRA Contribution Calculator
Check your 2026 limits, deductibility, and Backdoor Roth option.
๐ Standard Deduction Calculator
$15,750 single. SALT cap $40K under OBBBA. Should you itemize or take the standard?
๐๏ธ Virginia Paycheck Calculator
2%-5.75% progressive โ top rate kicks in at just $17K. No local income tax.
๐ฒ Washington Paycheck Calculator
No income tax but WA Cares 0.58% + PFML 0.54% add ~1.1% in payroll taxes.
๐ Michigan Paycheck Calculator
Flat 4.25% + Detroit city tax 2.4%. Select your city for exact take-home.
๐ต Arizona Paycheck Calculator
Just 2.5% flat tax โ one of the lowest rates in America.
๐ Massachusetts Paycheck Calculator
5% flat + 4% millionaire's surtax above $1M. Plus PFML at 0.62%.
๐ต Tennessee Paycheck Calculator
Zero state income tax. Hall Tax fully repealed 2021. Same take-home as Texas.
๐ Indiana Paycheck Calculator
Flat 2.95% + mandatory county tax 0.5%-2.9%. Select your county.
๐ป Missouri Paycheck Calculator
Progressive 0%-4.8%. KC and St. Louis add 1% earnings tax.
๐ฆ Maryland Paycheck Calculator
State 2%-5.75% + mandatory county 2.25%-3.20%. Surprise: beats CA at $80K.
โฐ๏ธ Colorado Paycheck Calculator
4.4% flat + 0.45% FAMLI. Decoupled from federal overtime deduction.
โ๏ธ Minnesota Paycheck Calculator
5.35%-9.85% progressive. Generous $14,575 SD + $4,950 PE offset top rate.
๐ง Wisconsin Paycheck Calculator
3.5%-7.65% with sliding-scale SD that phases out above $119K.
๐ด South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Simplified 0%-6.2% brackets. No local taxes. Rate cuts coming.
๐ Alabama Paycheck Calculator
2%-5% + unique federal tax deduction on state return saves ~$450/yr.
โ๏ธ Louisiana Paycheck Calculator
Brand new 3% flat tax (2025 reform). $12,500 SD. No local income tax.
๐ Kentucky Paycheck Calculator
Flat 3.5% + city occupational tax. Louisville 1.45%, Lexington 2.5%.
๐ฒ Oregon Paycheck Calculator
4.75%-9.9% + Portland Metro surcharges. Worst net at $80K: $58,293.
๐ค Oklahoma Paycheck Calculator
Simplified 2.5%-4.5% (3 brackets). Low cost of living state.
๐ Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
7 brackets 3%-6.99%. No standard deduction. PE credit phases out.
๐๏ธ Utah Paycheck Calculator
4.45% flat minus $945 taxpayer credit. Effective rate ~3.3% at $80K.
๐ฐ Nevada Paycheck Calculator
Zero income tax. 4th no-tax state. CAโNV saves $4,278/yr.
๐ฝ Iowa Paycheck Calculator
Brand new 3.8% flat rate (2026 reform). Optional school district surtax.
๐ Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
0%-3.9% progressive. Top rate dropped from 5.5%. Grocery tax eliminated.
๐๏ธ Mississippi Paycheck Calculator
4% flat above $10K โ phasing to 3% by 2030, possibly 0%.
๐พ Kansas Paycheck Calculator
5.2%-5.58% โ bottom bracket higher than most states' top rates.
๐ถ๏ธ New Mexico Paycheck Calculator
1.5%-5.9%. Beware: standard deduction phases out as income rises.
๐พ Nebraska Paycheck Calculator
2.46%-5.84%, dropping to 3.99% by 2027. Federal-conforming SD.
๐ฅ Idaho Paycheck Calculator
Flat 5.695% (was progressive). $120 grocery credit. Effective ~4.6%.
๐บ Hawaii Paycheck Calculator
12 brackets 1.4%-11% โ most brackets of any state. Net $59,253 at $80K.
โ๏ธ West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
2.36%-4.82%. SS fully exempt 2026. Top rate cut from 6.5%.
๐ฆฌ South Dakota Paycheck Calculator
Zero income tax + no corporate tax. Remote worker magnet.
๐๏ธ Alaska Paycheck Calculator
$0 tax + $1,000 PFD. Only state that PAYS you.
๐ค Wyoming Paycheck Calculator
No income tax AND no corporate tax. 1 of only 2 states.
๐ก New Hampshire Paycheck Calculator
$0 income tax. I&D tax repealed 2025. But #2 property tax.
๐ป Montana Paycheck Calculator
1%-5.65% inverted top bracket. No sales tax. Federal deduction.
๐ผ Delaware Paycheck Calculator
0%-6.6%. No sales tax. Wilmington adds 1.25% city tax.
๐ฆ Maine Paycheck Calculator
5.8%-7.15%. Top rate at just $61.6K. Digital goods taxed 2026.
โต Rhode Island Paycheck Calculator
3.75%-5.99%. Best net in the Northeast at $80K ($62,403).
๐ Vermont Paycheck Calculator
3.35%-8.75%. 3rd highest top rate in US. Low burden at $80K.
๐พ North Dakota Paycheck Calculator
0%-2.5%. First $44K at 0%. Just $381 state tax on $80K.
๐ PMI Calculator
Private mortgage insurance cost, removal date, and vs bigger down payment.
๐ ARM Calculator
Adjustable rate mortgage: fixed period, post-reset scenarios, vs fixed comparison.
๐ฆ Mortgage Interest Deduction Calculator
Annual tax savings, year-by-year schedule, and itemize vs standard deduction.
๐ก Home Equity Loan Calculator
HEL payment, HEL vs HELOC comparison, and tax deductibility by purpose.
๐๏ธ Rental Income Tax Calculator
Schedule E tax, 27.5-year depreciation, and passive activity loss rules.
๐ Stock Options Tax Calculator
ISO vs NSO tax comparison: exercise tax, AMT, FICA, and LTCG at sale.
๐ Education Tax Credit Calculator
AOTC vs LLC comparison: max $2,500 vs $2,000, refundable vs non-refundable.
๐ผ Side Hustle Tax Calculator
W-2 + side income tax, after-tax hourly rate, and quarterly payment schedule.
๐ Mega Backdoor Roth Calculator
$70K limit: after-tax 401k space, tax-free growth projection, vs regular Roth.
๐ฐ NIIT Calculator
3.8% net investment income tax: what counts, thresholds, and reduction strategies.
๐ค Texas Property Tax Calculator
County rates 1.68%-2.27%. $100K homestead exemption. No income tax tradeoff.
๐ด California Property Tax Calculator
Prop 13: tax on purchase price, not market value. 2%/year cap saves thousands.
๐ฝ New York Property Tax Calculator
Westchester $15K median โ highest in US. NYC 0.85%. STAR program savings.
๐ Florida Property Tax Calculator
$50K homestead + Save Our Homes 3% cap + portability to new FL home.
๐ญ New Jersey Property Tax Calculator
Highest in US: $9,358 median. Camden 3.18%. $1,060/month before mortgage.
๐ฝ Illinois Property Tax Calculator
2nd highest in US. Cook County equalizer ~2.9ร. Winnebago 2.89%.
๐ Pennsylvania Property Tax Calculator
School tax often exceeds county tax. Assessments frozen at decades-old values.
๐ Ohio Property Tax Calculator
35% assessment + automatic 10% rollback. $26,200 senior homestead.
๐ Georgia Property Tax Calculator
0.83% avg. Some counties exempt ALL school tax at 62+. Retiree magnet.
๐ฒ North Carolina Property Tax Calculator
3.99% income + 0.70% property = best combined tax burden for homeowners.
๐ด California Sales Tax Calculator
7.25% base (highest in US) up to 10.75%. 2,558 tax jurisdictions. Groceries exempt.
๐ค Texas Sales Tax Calculator
6.25%-8.25% (cap). Tax-Free Weekend in August. No income tax tradeoff.
๐ฝ New York Sales Tax Calculator
NYC 8.875%. Clothing under $110 = $0 tax. $109 jacket tax-free, $111 = $9.85.
๐ Florida Sales Tax Calculator
6%-8.50%. FOUR tax-free periods per year โ more than any other state.
๐ฝ Illinois Sales Tax Calculator
Chicago 10.25% โ one of highest in US. State grocery tax eliminated 2026.
๐ Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator
Only 3 rates: 8% (Philly), 7% (Pittsburgh), 6% (rest). Clothing + groceries exempt.
๐ Ohio Sales Tax Calculator
5.75%-8.00%. August sales tax holiday. Groceries exempt statewide.
๐ Georgia Sales Tax Calculator
4%-9%. Groceries "exempt" but local tax still applies โ Atlanta groceries = 4.9%.
๐ฒ North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator
4.75% state + local. Uniform 6.75%-7.50%. Groceries at reduced 2% local only.
๐ญ New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
6.625% uniform. Clothing exempt with NO dollar limit. UEZ zones at half rate.
๐ฝ NYC Paycheck Calculator
Federal + NY state + 3.08%-3.88% city tax. NYC costs $6,477/year more than Texas.
๐ Philadelphia Paycheck Calculator
3.75% wage tax from dollar one โ no deductions. Combined PA+Philly = 6.82%.
๐ Detroit Paycheck Calculator
2.4% resident / 1.2% non-resident city tax. Living in Dearborn saves $960/year.
๐ฒ Portland Paycheck Calculator
OR state tax + PFA 1.5% + SHS 1% above $125K. Under $125K = same as rest of OR.
๐ San Francisco Paycheck Calculator
NO city income tax โ saves $2,199/year over NYC at $80K. CA state tax only.
๐๏ธ Yonkers Paycheck Calculator
16.75% surcharge on NY state tax. $631 more than suburbs, $2,078 LESS than NYC.
๐ฆ Baltimore Paycheck Calculator
3.20% county piggyback โ highest in MD. More than California at $80K.
โพ St. Louis Paycheck Calculator
1% earnings tax for city residents AND workers. County has no tax โ save $800/year.
๐บ Kansas City Paycheck Calculator
MO vs KS side: KC Missouri is $374/year CHEAPER despite the 1% earnings tax.
๐ Newark Paycheck Calculator
No city tax. Save $3,077/year vs NYC โ same PATH train commute to Midtown.
Retirement Tax by State
How is your Social Security + pension + 401(k) taxed in each state? 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day โ this is the #1 retirement tax question.
๐ด Florida Retirement Tax Calculator
$0 on everything. No state income tax on SS, pensions, 401(k). #1 retirement destination.
๐ค Texas Retirement Tax Calculator
$0 income tax โ but property tax avg 1.60%. School taxes freeze at 65.
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California Retirement Tax Calculator
SS exempt (surprise!), but pensions and 401(k) fully taxed at 1%-13.3%.
๐ฝ New York Retirement Tax Calculator
$20K exclusion per person. Govt pensions fully exempt. SS not taxed.
๐ Pennsylvania Retirement Tax Calculator
Hidden gem: $0 on ALL retirement income after 59ยฝ. Arguably better than FL.
๐ Illinois Retirement Tax Calculator
$0 on retirement income โ but 2nd highest property tax eats the savings.
๐ Georgia Retirement Tax Calculator
$65K exclusion at 65+ ($130K MFJ). Top-5 retirement state despite having income tax.
๐๏ธ North Carolina Retirement Tax Calculator
SS exempt but pensions fully taxed at 3.99%. Bailey exception for pre-1989 govt pensions.
๐ต Arizona Retirement Tax Calculator
Low 2.5% flat rate + SS exempt. Classic warm-weather retirement formula.
โฐ๏ธ Colorado Retirement Tax Calculator
$24K subtraction at 65+. One of ~11 states that partially taxes Social Security.
State Tax Comparisons
Side-by-side total tax burden: income + property + sales. The real math behind "which state is cheaper?"
๐ค Texas vs California
At $80K, TX only saves $1,064 โ less than expected. Gap widens above $150K.
๐ด Florida vs New York
FL saves $7,246/year vs NYC at $80K. The largest interstate migration in the US.
๐ No-Tax States Ranked
TX ranks #8 out of 9! Wyoming and Tennessee are the real winners.
๐ California vs New York
CA saves $3,679/year vs NYC at $120K. NYC is often worse than CA.
โก Texas vs Florida
Both $0 income tax โ but FL saves $3,118/year on property tax alone.
๐บ๏ธ Compare Any 2 States
Pick any 2 states. See total tax burden side-by-side. All 50 ranked.
๐๏ธ Best States for Retirees
Top 10 ranked. PA/IL/GA surprise $0 states that beat even FL for some retirees.
๐ป CA vs TX Remote Work
Live in TX, work for CA company = $0 state tax. But watch the 7-day rule.
๐ New York vs New Jersey
Renters save in NJ. Homeowners may save in NYC. Tipping point analysis.
๐ฐ Best for High Earners
$300K in WY: $5,733. In NYC: $35,438. A $29,705/year gap.
Cost of Living by State
What salary do you need in each state to maintain your lifestyle? Housing + groceries + transport + healthcare + tax combined.
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California Cost of Living
42% above average โ but nearly all from housing (+96%). Groceries only +5%.
๐ค Texas Cost of Living
7% below average + $0 income tax. Austin exception at 115.
๐ฝ New York Cost of Living
Two states: NYC at 187 (+87%) vs upstate at 98 (below average!).
๐ด Florida Cost of Living
Average at 98 โ until insurance. Homeowners pay $4,500/yr (3x national avg).
๐ Georgia Cost of Living
9% below average. Metro Atlanta at 105 = cheapest major metro with Fortune 500s.
๐๏ธ North Carolina Cost of Living
Raleigh-Durham at 103 = tech hub at half of SF's cost. The Sunbelt value pick.
โฐ๏ธ Colorado Cost of Living
5% above average. CO Springs at 98 = national avg with 300 days sunshine.
๐ต Arizona Cost of Living
At national average + 2.5% flat tax. Tucson at 90 = budget retirement.
๐ฒ Washington Cost of Living
$0 income tax. Utilities -17% (hydropower). Spokane at 92 = hidden gem.
๐ Illinois Cost of Living
7% below average statewide. But 2nd highest property tax catches up.
Tax Credits & Planning
EV credits, solar incentives, ACA subsidies, and dependent care savings
๐ EV Tax Credit Calculator
Check if your EV qualifies for the $7,500 federal credit. New vs used comparison.
โ๏ธ Solar Tax Credit Calculator
Calculate your 30% federal solar ITC. 25-year savings projection.
๐ฅ ACA Subsidy Calculator
Find your marketplace premium tax credit by income and household size.
๐ถ Dependent Care FSA Calculator
$5,000 pre-tax childcare savings. Compare FSA vs child care credit.