About HourlyTaxCalculator.com

HourlyTaxCalculator.com provides free, bracket-based paycheck calculations and tax planning resources for American workers. Founded in 2026, our mission is to eliminate tax confusion by rendering complex IRS regulations into transparent, accessible web tools.

Editorial Leadership and Research Team

Cole Bridges - Senior Tax and Payroll Specialist
Cole Bridges leads research and formula engineering at HourlyTaxCalculator.com. With extensive background in payroll analysis and financial software architecture, Cole ensures every statutory update - including IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 and Public Law 119-21 - is accurately reflected in our calculation engines.

The HourlyTax Research Team
Our editorial panel conducts quarterly audits of state tax withholding rates, federal marginal brackets, and Social Security wage base thresholds across all 50 states. Every calculator is verified against primary sources before publication.

Calculation Methodology

Our calculation engines follow official guidelines from IRS Publication 15-T (Employer's Tax Guide), IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments), and state Department of Revenue publications. We apply:

2026 standard deductions: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household
FICA Social Security: 6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base
FICA Medicare: 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% surtax above $200,000 single / $250,000 joint
OBBBA overtime exemption: up to $12,500 single / $25,000 joint (Public Law 119-21)
State income taxes: current-year rates verified against each state's Department of Revenue

Data Sources and Update Frequency

All tax figures are sourced from primary government publications:

IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 - Federal brackets and standard deductions for 2026
SSA 2026 COLA Fact Sheet - Social Security wage base ($184,500)
Public Law 119-21 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) - Overtime and tips tax provisions
State Department of Revenue publications for all 50 states

We audit and update all calculators within 30 days of any IRS or state tax authority announcement. Found a discrepancy? Report a data error and our team will investigate within 24 hours.

Editorial Standards

HourlyTaxCalculator.com is an independent, ad-supported publisher. We do not sell financial products, accept payment for editorial coverage, or provide personalized tax advice. All calculations are estimates based on IRS statutory formulas and are provided for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Data Integrity Pledge: Every tax figure on this site is sourced directly from IRS, SSA, or state tax authority primary publications. We never estimate or interpolate statutory rates. If a rate cannot be confirmed from a primary source, we do not publish it.

Last reviewed: September 2026 | Contact: support@hourlytaxcalculator.com