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Estimates for informational purposes — not tax or legal advice.
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State by StateState-specific estimates
Uses Your Check DateRates for the date you enter
Estimates OnlyFor planning purposes
Paycheck Calculators by State
Calculate your take-home pay with state-specific tax rates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about payroll tax calculations
Start with gross pay for the pay period and subtract pre-tax deductions. Then subtract federal income tax withholding (from your W-4), Social Security (6.2% up to the annual wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages over $200,000 in a year), Illinois income tax withholding (from your Illinois withholding certificate), any local taxes, and post-tax deductions. What's left is your take-home pay.
Yes. Illinois taxes wages, and employers withhold it from each paycheck based on the Illinois withholding certificate you give them. The calculator estimates Illinois withholding for the check date you enter.
Federal income tax (based on your W-4 and filing status), Social Security (6.2% up to the annual wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages over $200,000 in a year), and Illinois income tax, plus local taxes and state disability or paid-leave contributions where they apply.
Give your employer a new Form W-4 for federal withholding and a new Illinois withholding certificate for state tax. You can try a change here first: update the W-4 fields and click Calculate to compare.
Not necessarily. Results are estimates for planning purposes. The Tuxelo payroll engine looks up rates for the check date you enter, but your actual paycheck can differ because of employer-specific payroll settings, benefits, year-to-date wages, and local rules. Check important numbers with your employer or a tax professional.