Business & Corporate Calculators
Payroll tax, franchise tax, and employer contribution calculators — useful for small business owners and employers.
US Business Tax Calculator
Small business taxation in the United States depends fundamentally on legal entity structure. Pass-through entities (Sole Proprietorships, Single-Member LLCs, Partnerships, and S-Corporations) pass business profits directly to owners' individual tax returns, where they may qualify for the 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction under Section 199A but are subject to self-employment tax or reasonable compensation salary rules. In contrast, C-Corporations face a flat 21% federal corporate income tax at the entity level, with shareholders subject to dividend taxation. This calculator determines your exact tax burden across federal income tax, self-employment/FICA payroll taxes, state business taxes, and net take-home cash flow.
US Payroll Tax Calculator
Payroll taxes in the United States are shared between employees and employers under federal and state statutory frameworks. Employees have Federal Income Tax (FIT), state/local income taxes, and their 7.65% FICA share withheld from paychecks. Simultaneously, employers must match the employee's 7.65% FICA contribution, pay Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA 0.6% on the first $7,000), and pay State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) up to state wage ceilings. This calculator computes side-by-side breakdowns of gross pay, employee paycheck deductions, net take-home pay, and total employer payroll tax liabilities for the 2026 calendar year.
US Employer Payroll Cost Calculator
A common pitfall for expanding businesses is assuming that an employee's annual salary represents the entire cost of hire. In reality, mandatory employer payroll taxes (FICA matching 7.65%, FUTA, state SUTA), statutory workers' compensation insurance, employer health insurance contributions, 401(k) retirement matching, and workplace overhead add a substantial labor burden — typically 1.25× to 1.40× of the base wage. Furthermore, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation reduce actual productive hours. This calculator models your fully burdened labor rate and effective hourly cost for 2026.
US Franchise Tax Calculator
A state franchise tax is not a conventional tax on business net profit; it is a privilege tax levied by state governments for the legal right to form, exist, or transact business within the state's borders. Jurisdictions calculate franchise taxes through drastically different statutory formulas. California mandates an $800 minimum tax plus graduated gross receipts fees for LLCs. Texas enforces a Margin Tax with a $2.47 million No-Tax-Due Threshold. Delaware imposes a flat $300 fee for LLCs while allowing corporations to choose between the Authorized Shares and Assumed Par Value Capital methods. This calculator models your precise annual state franchise tax obligation and filing deadlines.