Required net paycheck
This is the net paycheck you would like to have after any paycheck deductions.

Pay period
This is how often you are paid. Your selections are: Weekly (52 paychecks per year), Every other week (26 paychecks per year), Twice a month (24 paychecks per year), Monthly (12 paychecks per year), and Annually (one paycheck per year).

Number of allowances
When your Federal income tax withholdings are calculated, you are allowed to claim allowances to reduce the amount of the Federal income tax withholding. In 2005, each allowance you claim is equal to $3,200 of income that you expect to have in deductions when you file your annual tax return. The number of allowances you should claim depends largely on the number of dependents you have and your itemized deductions. This calculator allows from 0 to 99 allowances.

401(k)/403(b) plan withholding
This is the percent of your gross income you put into a taxable deferred retirement account such as a 401(k) or 403(b). While increasing your retirement account savings does lower your take home pay, it also lowers your Federal income tax withholdings. The impact on your paycheck might be less than you think. While your plan may not have a deferral percentage limit, this calculator limits deferrals to 80% to account for FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes. Please note that your 401(k) or 403(b) plan contributions may be limited to less than 80% of your income. Check with your plan administrator for details. For 2005, the maximum contribution to a 401(k) or 403(b) is $14,000 per year for individuals under 50 and $18,000 for individuals over 50.

State and Local Taxes
This is the percentage that will be deducted for state and local taxes. We take your gross pay, minus $3,200 per allowance, times this percentage to calculate your estimated state and local taxes. Please note, this calculator can only estimate your state and local withholdings.

Post-tax deductions
Enter any payroll deductions made by your employer that are made with after tax income.

Post-tax reimbursements
Enter any reimbursements made by your employer that are after tax.

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