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The US has no federal VAT — sales tax is set state by state and averages around 7.5%. Federal income tax for single filers in 2024 ranges from 10% to 37% across seven brackets.
The United States has no federal VAT or GST. Each state sets its own sales tax (typically 4–7%) and many cities and counties add a local layer on top. The calculator uses a 7.5% national average; for accurate state rates, check your state's department of revenue.
Federal income tax for single filers in 2024 runs 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37% — each rate applying only to the slice of income inside that bracket. Your effective rate is always lower than your marginal rate.
State income tax, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), Additional Medicare tax on high earners, capital gains, AMT, and almost all credits and deductions. Use the IRS tax tables and a CPA for filing.
No. The United States is one of the few developed economies without a national VAT. Sales tax is set at the state level (typically 4–7%) and many counties and cities layer additional taxes on top. There is no federal consumption tax.
For tax year 2024 the brackets are: 10% to $11,600 · 12% to $47,150 · 22% to $100,525 · 24% to $191,950 · 32% to $243,725 · 35% to $609,350 · 37% above $609,350. These are marginal rates — each rate applies only to the income inside that bracket.
Your marginal rate is the rate that applies to the next dollar you earn — typically the top bracket your income reaches. Your effective rate is the average rate you actually pay across all your income. The effective rate is always lower than the marginal rate because lower brackets are taxed at lower percentages.
No. The calculator models federal income tax only. State income tax varies wildly — nine states (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming) levy no broad personal income tax; California's top rate is 13.3%. Check your state's tax authority for accurate numbers.
No. FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%) is modelled in the Salary Calculator but not in this tax calculator. The Additional 0.9% Medicare tax on high earners is also excluded.
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