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Salary after taxes, also known as net salary or take-home pay, is the amount of money an employee receives after all deductions including federal tax, state tax, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) have been subtracted from the gross salary.
The calculator uses the net salary formula:
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Explanation: This calculation helps employees understand their actual take-home pay after mandatory tax deductions.
Details: Understanding net salary is crucial for personal budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring accurate payroll processing. It helps employees plan their expenses and savings effectively.
Tips: Enter gross salary in dollars, federal tax amount, state tax amount, and FICA amount. All values must be non-negative numbers. The calculator will compute your net take-home pay.
Q1: What is the difference between gross salary and net salary?
A: Gross salary is total earnings before deductions, while net salary is the amount you actually receive after all taxes and deductions.
Q2: What is included in FICA?
A: FICA includes Social Security tax (6.2%) and Medicare tax (1.45%), totaling 7.65% for employees.
Q3: Are there other deductions besides taxes?
A: Yes, additional deductions may include health insurance, retirement contributions, and other voluntary deductions not included in this calculator.
Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This calculator provides a basic estimate. Actual take-home pay may vary based on additional factors like exemptions, credits, and other deductions.
Q5: Can I use this for hourly wages?
A: Yes, simply calculate your gross salary first (hours worked × hourly rate) and then use that amount in the calculator.