Estimate your take-home pay in Nevada with our easy-to-use calculator. One of the biggest financial advantages of living in the Silver State is the absence of a state income tax. This calculator accounts for federal taxes, FICA, and other deductions to give you a clear picture of your net pay.
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Understanding Your Nevada Paycheck
While Nevada simplifies things by not having a state income tax, your paycheck is still subject to federal taxes and other deductions. Here's a breakdown of what gets taken out of your gross pay.
Federal Income Tax
This is typically the largest deduction from your paycheck. The amount withheld is determined by the information you provide on your W-4 form, including your filing status (Single, Married, etc.), income, and any claimed dependents or other adjustments. The U.S. uses a progressive tax system, meaning higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates.
FICA Taxes (Social Security and Medicare)
FICA stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. This is a mandatory U.S. federal payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. It's split into two parts:
Social Security: For 2024, the tax rate is 6.2% on earnings up to an annual limit of $168,600.
Medicare: The tax rate is 1.45% on all of your earnings, with no income limit.
Your employer matches your FICA contributions, paying an equal amount.
No State Income Tax in Nevada: A Major Benefit
Nevada is one of only nine states with no state income tax. This means your entire paycheck is free from state-level taxation, allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned money compared to living in a state like California or New York. This is a significant financial advantage for Nevada residents and a key factor for those considering relocation.
Example Calculation
Let's see how it works for a real-world scenario:
Gross Pay: $4,000 (Semi-Monthly)
Filing Status: Single
Dependents: None ($0 credit)
Pre-Tax Deductions: $200 (for a 401k)
Based on this, the annual gross income is $96,000. After pre-tax deductions and the federal standard deduction, the taxable income is calculated. Federal and FICA taxes are then applied, resulting in an estimated take-home pay of approximately $2,955.92 per paycheck. The state tax is, of course, $0.
function calculatePaycheck() {
// — 1. GET INPUTS —
var grossPay = parseFloat(document.getElementById('grossPay').value);
var payPeriods = parseInt(document.getElementById('payFrequency').value, 10);
var filingStatus = document.getElementById('filingStatus').value;
var dependentsAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('dependentsAmount').value) || 0;
var preTaxDeductions = parseFloat(document.getElementById('preTaxDeductions').value) || 0;
var postTaxDeductions = parseFloat(document.getElementById('postTaxDeductions').value) || 0;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('result');
// — 2. VALIDATE INPUTS —
if (isNaN(grossPay) || grossPay < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter a valid Gross Pay amount.';
return;
}
if (grossPay < (preTaxDeductions + postTaxDeductions)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Deductions cannot be greater than Gross Pay.';
return;
}
// — 3. DEFINE TAX CONSTANTS (2024 Data) —
var FICA_SS_RATE = 0.062;
var FICA_SS_LIMIT = 168600;
var FICA_MEDICARE_RATE = 0.0145;
var federal_standard_deductions = {
single: 14600,
married: 29200,
hoh: 21900
};
var federal_tax_brackets = {
single: [
{ rate: 0.10, upto: 11600 },
{ rate: 0.12, upto: 47150 },
{ rate: 0.22, upto: 100525 },
{ rate: 0.24, upto: 191950 },
{ rate: 0.32, upto: 243725 },
{ rate: 0.35, upto: 609350 },
{ rate: 0.37, upto: Infinity }
],
married: [
{ rate: 0.10, upto: 23200 },
{ rate: 0.12, upto: 94300 },
{ rate: 0.22, upto: 201050 },
{ rate: 0.24, upto: 383900 },
{ rate: 0.32, upto: 487450 },
{ rate: 0.35, upto: 731200 },
{ rate: 0.37, upto: Infinity }
],
hoh: [
{ rate: 0.10, upto: 16550 },
{ rate: 0.12, upto: 63100 },
{ rate: 0.22, upto: 100500 },
{ rate: 0.24, upto: 191950 },
{ rate: 0.32, upto: 243725 },
{ rate: 0.35, upto: 609350 },
{ rate: 0.37, upto: Infinity }
]
};
// — 4. CALCULATIONS —
// FICA Taxes
var annualGross = grossPay * payPeriods;
var socialSecurityTaxablePay = Math.min(annualGross, FICA_SS_LIMIT);
var socialSecurityTax = (socialSecurityTaxablePay / payPeriods) * FICA_SS_RATE;
var medicareTax = grossPay * FICA_MEDICARE_RATE;
var totalFicaTax = socialSecurityTax + medicareTax;
// Federal Income Tax
var annualPreTaxDeductions = preTaxDeductions * payPeriods;
var standardDeduction = federal_standard_deductions[filingStatus];
var annualTaxableIncome = annualGross – annualPreTaxDeductions – standardDeduction;
if (annualTaxableIncome < 0) {
annualTaxableIncome = 0;
}
var brackets = federal_tax_brackets[filingStatus];
var annualFederalTax = 0;
var incomeLeft = annualTaxableIncome;
var lowerBound = 0;
for (var i = 0; i 0) {
var taxableInBracket = Math.min(incomeLeft, bracketWidth);
annualFederalTax += taxableInBracket * bracket.rate;
incomeLeft -= taxableInBracket;
}
lowerBound = bracket.upto;
}
// Apply dependent credits
annualFederalTax = Math.max(0, annualFederalTax – dependentsAmount);
var federalTaxPerPeriod = annualFederalTax / payPeriods;
// Nevada State Tax
var stateTax = 0;
// Net Pay
var totalDeductions = federalTaxPerPeriod + totalFicaTax + preTaxDeductions + postTaxDeductions;
var netPay = grossPay – totalDeductions;
// — 5. DISPLAY RESULTS —
var resultHTML = '
Paycheck Summary (per period)
';
resultHTML += '
';
resultHTML += '
Gross Pay$' + grossPay.toFixed(2) + '
';
resultHTML += '
Federal Tax$' + federalTaxPerPeriod.toFixed(2) + '
';
resultHTML += '
FICA (SS & Medicare)$' + totalFicaTax.toFixed(2) + '
';
resultHTML += '
Nevada State Tax$' + stateTax.toFixed(2) + '
';
resultHTML += '
Other Deductions$' + (preTaxDeductions + postTaxDeductions).toFixed(2) + '