What Would My Taxes Be If...?
Calculate the real tax impact of any financial decision — income changes, state-to-state moves, capital gains, freelance income. 2025 federal and state brackets, actual marginal rates, real take-home pay.
2025 Tax Calculators
2025 State Tax Rankings
All 50 states ranked by every major tax type. Find the best and worst states for your situation.
Total Tax Burden by State
All 50 states ranked by total state and local tax burden as a percentage of income — including income, property, sales, and excise taxes.
State Income Tax Rates Ranked
All 50 states ranked by top marginal income tax rate — from no-income-tax states to California's 13.3%.
Property Tax Rates by State
All 50 states ranked by effective property tax rate — from Hawaii's 0.27% to New Jersey's 2.23%.
Sales Tax Rates by State
All 50 states ranked by combined state and local sales tax rate — including the 5 states with no sales tax.
Best States for Retirees (Tax Rankings)
All 50 states ranked by retirement tax friendliness — Social Security taxation, pension exclusions, property tax, and estate tax.
Capital Gains Tax by State
How all 50 states tax capital gains — from no-tax states to California's 13.3% top rate on investment income.
Estate & Inheritance Tax by State
Which states have estate or inheritance taxes, exemption amounts, and how they compare — including Maryland, the only state with both.
State vs State
Side-by-side tax comparison — income tax, property tax, sales tax, total burden, and retirement friendliness.
What If...?
2025 State Tax Guides
Income tax brackets, property tax, sales tax, estate tax, and retirement friendliness for every state.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are these calculators?
Our calculators use official 2025 IRS tax brackets and rates. They provide estimates based on standard scenarios. Your actual tax situation may differ based on credits, additional deductions, AMT, and other factors. Always consult a tax professional for personalized advice.
What tax year data do you use?
All calculations use 2025 federal tax brackets, standard deductions, FICA rates, and capital gains thresholds as published in IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-40. State brackets are updated annually from state tax authority publications.
Do the calculators include FICA taxes?
Yes. The income tax calculator includes Social Security tax (6.2% up to $176,100), Medicare tax (1.45%), and the Additional Medicare Tax (0.9% above the threshold). The freelance calculator includes the full 15.3% self-employment tax.