Guides
Paycheck & Salary Guides
Plain-English explainers to go with the calculator — no jargon, just what each number on your paycheck actually means.
How to Read Your Paycheck Stub
A line-by-line walkthrough of gross pay, withholding, FICA, and net pay.
Federal Withholding Explained
What your W-4 controls, and why your paycheck doesn't match your tax bracket.
Common Payroll Deductions Explained
401(k), health insurance, HSA — pre-tax vs. post-tax, and what each does to your take-home pay.
2026 Federal Tax Brackets
The full bracket tables for every filing status, plus standard deductions.