Where did my money go?
See what you earn, what gets deducted, and what actually lands in your bank account.
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How you get paid
Start with your hourly rate or annual salary, then choose how often you get paid.
02
Estimated taxes
These are adjustable example percentages—not official tax rates. Enter amounts or rates from your own paystub for a closer estimate.
Estimated taxes per paycheck $374.65
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Benefits & other deductions
These values are per paycheck. Some benefits may reduce taxable pay.
The basics nobody explained.
Everything you earned before taxes, insurance, and other deductions come out.
Your take-home pay: the amount that should end up in your bank account.
Money your employer sets aside for taxes before you receive your paycheck.
An eligible benefit or contribution that may reduce the income used for certain taxes.
Additional pay for qualifying extra hours. Your workplace rules determine eligibility and rate.
How often you get paid: weekly, every two weeks, twice monthly, or monthly.
MAKE YOUR PAYCHECK GO FURTHER
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Educational estimates only. Actual withholding depends on your tax forms, state, benefits, payroll rules, and personal situation. Check your paystub or ask your employer or a qualified tax professional.