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ZTax / Financial decision tools

Clearer numbers.
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25 free calculators for tax planning, payroll, profitability and cash flow. Explore your options, compare scenarios and bring better questions to your accountant.

Instant results · No sign-up · US-focused tax estimates

Personal tax calculators

US federal • 2026

Income Tax & Take-Home Pay Calculator

Estimate federal income tax and annual take-home pay, then see what that means monthly, weekly and per pay period.

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US federal • 2026

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Estimate federal tax on a simple investment disposal, including the effect of other taxable income.

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US federal • 2026

Rental Property Tax & Cash Flow Calculator

Separate rental taxable profit from cash left after loan principal, capital spending and estimated income tax.

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US federal • 2026

Dividend Tax Calculator

Compare the federal treatment of ordinary and qualified dividends with your other taxable income.

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USD • Planning model

Retirement Savings Projection Calculator

Project monthly savings and employer contributions, with a comparison in today's dollars.

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USD • Custom jurisdiction rates

Property Transfer & Closing Cost Calculator

Estimate acquisition cost using a verified local transfer-tax rate, fixed charges and other closing costs.

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Business tax calculators

US federal • 2026

Self-Employed Tax Calculator

Turn projected freelance revenue and costs into a profit, federal tax estimate and monthly reserve.

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USD • Custom transaction rate

Sales Tax Add & Remove Calculator

Add tax to a net price or extract tax already included in a total. Use the rate that applies to your transaction.

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US federal • 2026

C Corporation Income Tax Calculator

Estimate ordinary federal C corporation tax from book profit, tax adjustments and usable losses.

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US federal • 2026

Business Expense Tax Savings Calculator

Compare federal ordinary income tax before and after a currently deductible expense.

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US federal • 2026

Estimated Tax & Reserve Calculator

Compare projected annual tax with payments and estimate the cash reserve still needed.

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US federal • 2026

Sole Proprietor vs S Corporation Calculator

Compare two simplified business tax structures using the same underlying profit.

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US federal • 2026

S Corporation Salary & Distribution Comparison

Compare the cash effect of two supportable salary scenarios before discussing compensation with your adviser.

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USD • Custom transaction rate

Sales Tax Pricing Impact Calculator

See how absorbing sales tax affects revenue compared with adding tax to customer prices.

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Payroll calculators

US federal • 2026

Employer Cost & Payroll Calculator

See the annual cost of hiring beyond salary, including employer payroll taxes, benefits and productive-hour cost.

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Profitability calculators

USD • Planning model

Profit Margin, Markup & Selling Price Calculator

Compare margin and markup, test a discount and find the selling price needed for your target gross margin.

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USD • Planning model

Break-Even & Target Profit Calculator

Find the units and revenue needed to cover costs and reach your target profit for one consistent period.

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USD • Planning model

Book Depreciation Calculator

Create a full-year straight-line or declining-balance book depreciation schedule.

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USD • Planning model

ROI, NPV & IRR Calculator

Evaluate an investment using annual cash flows, discounted value and simple return.

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USD • Planning model

Business Valuation DCF Calculator

Explore an illustrative enterprise and equity valuation from free cash flow and long-run assumptions.

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Cash flow calculators

USD • Planning model

Business Loan & Amortization Calculator

Estimate a fixed-rate monthly payment and see how extra payments affect interest and payoff time.

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USD • Custom rates

Late Payment Interest & Penalty Estimator

Model a balance using entered interest and penalty assumptions, with simple or daily-compound interest.

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USD • Planning model

13-Week Cash Flow Forecast Calculator

Map weekly receipts and payments, identify the lowest cash point and estimate a funding gap.

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USD • Planning model

Working Capital & Cash Conversion Calculator

Compare inventory, collection and payment days to see how operations tie up cash.

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USD • Planning model

Lease vs Buy Calculator

Compare present-value costs over the same horizon using your financing and tax assumptions.

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Useful estimates. Visible assumptions.

Federal tax tools use 2026 rules within their stated scope. Other tools use the rates and assumptions you enter. Each calculator explains its method, shows a breakdown, supports scenario comparison and offers print and CSV exports.

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