Bi-weekly (26x per year)
Weekly (52x per year)
Semi-monthly (24x per year)
Monthly (12x per year)
Single
Married Filing Jointly
Head of Household
Single
Married Filing Jointly
Head of Household
Payroll Summary:
Gross Pay:
Pre-Tax Deductions:
Taxable Gross:
Federal Income Tax:
Social Security Tax:
Medicare Tax:
Nebraska State Income Tax:
Post-Tax Deductions:
Net Pay:
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on 2024 tax laws and simplified withholding methods. It should not be used for official tax purposes. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.
// Federal Tax Brackets (2024)
var federalTaxBrackets = {
"single": [
{ "rate": 0.10, "min": 0, "max": 11600 },
{ "rate": 0.12, "min": 11601, "max": 47150 },
{ "rate": 0.22, "min": 47151, "max": 100525 },
{ "rate": 0.24, "min": 100526, "max": 191950 },
{ "rate": 0.32, "min": 191951, "max": 243725 },
{ "rate": 0.35, "min": 243726, "max": 609350 },
{ "rate": 0.37, "min": 609351, "max": Infinity }
],
"married": [ // Married Filing Jointly
{ "rate": 0.10, "min": 0, "max": 23200 },
{ "rate": 0.12, "min": 23201, "max": 94300 },
{ "rate": 0.22, "min": 94301, "max": 201050 },
{ "rate": 0.24, "min": 201051, "max": 383900 },
{ "rate": 0.32, "min": 383901, "max": 487450 },
{ "rate": 0.35, "min": 487451, "max": 731200 },
{ "rate": 0.37, "min": 731201, "max": Infinity }
],
"hoh": [ // Head of Household
{ "rate": 0.10, "min": 0, "max": 16550 },
{ "rate": 0.12, "min": 16551, "max": 63550 },
{ "rate": 0.22, "min": 63551, "max": 100500 },
{ "rate": 0.24, "min": 100501, "max": 191950 },
{ "rate": 0.32, "min": 191951, "max": 243700 },
{ "rate": 0.35, "min": 243701, "max": 609350 },
{ "rate": 0.37, "min": 609351, "max": Infinity }
]
};
// Federal Standard Deductions (2024)
var federalStandardDeductions = {
"single": 14600,
"married": 29200,
"hoh": 21900
};
// Federal Dependent Credit (simplified for withholding, per dependent)
var federalDependentCreditValue = 2000; // This is a simplified credit amount for calculation purposes
// Nebraska State Tax Brackets (2024)
var nebraskaTaxBrackets = {
"single": [
{ "rate": 0.0184, "min": 0, "max": 3950 },
{ "rate": 0.0351, "min": 3951, "max": 11900 },
{ "rate": 0.0501, "min": 11901, "max": 31960 },
{ "rate": 0.0684, "min": 31961, "max": Infinity }
],
"married": [ // Married Filing Jointly
{ "rate": 0.0184, "min": 0, "max": 7900 },
{ "rate": 0.0351, "min": 7901, "max": 23800 },
{ "rate": 0.0501, "min": 23801, "max": 63920 },
{ "rate": 0.0684, "min": 63921, "max": Infinity }
],
"hoh": [ // Nebraska doesn't have a separate HoH bracket, usually defaults to single for withholding.
{ "rate": 0.0184, "min": 0, "max": 3950 },
{ "rate": 0.0351, "min": 3951, "max": 11900 },
{ "rate": 0.0501, "min": 11901, "max": 31960 },
{ "rate": 0.0684, "min": 31961, "max": Infinity }
]
};
// Nebraska Standard Deductions (2024) – Simplified, often 20% of federal or a fixed amount.
var nebraskaStandardDeductions = {
"single": 7700,
"married": 15400,
"hoh": 11550
};
// Nebraska Exemptions (2024)
var nebraskaExemptionValue = 190; // Per exemption
// FICA Limits (2024)
var socialSecurityLimit = 168600;
var socialSecurityRate = 0.062;
var medicareRate = 0.0145;
var additionalMedicareThresholdSingle = 200000;
var additionalMedicareThresholdMarried = 250000;
var additionalMedicareRate = 0.009;
// Pay Frequencies
var payPeriodsPerYear = {
"weekly": 52,
"bi-weekly": 26,
"semi-monthly": 24,
"monthly": 12
};
function calculateTax(annualIncome, filingStatus, taxBrackets) {
var tax = 0;
var taxableIncome = annualIncome;
if (taxableIncome <= 0) {
return 0;
}
var brackets = taxBrackets[filingStatus];
if (!brackets) {
// Fallback for states that don't have specific HoH brackets, e.g., Nebraska
brackets = taxBrackets["single"];
}
for (var i = 0; i bracket.min) {
var incomeInBracket = Math.min(taxableIncome, bracket.max) – bracket.min;
tax += incomeInBracket * bracket.rate;
} else {
break;
}
}
return tax;
}
function calculatePayroll() {
var grossPay = parseFloat(document.getElementById("grossPay").value);
var payFrequency = document.getElementById("payFrequency").value;
var federalFilingStatus = document.getElementById("federalFilingStatus").value;
var federalDependents = parseInt(document.getElementById("federalDependents").value);
var nebraskaFilingStatus = document.getElementById("nebraskaFilingStatus").value;
var nebraskaExemptions = parseInt(document.getElementById("nebraskaExemptions").value);
var preTaxDeductions = parseFloat(document.getElementById("preTaxDeductions").value);
var postTaxDeductions = parseFloat(document.getElementById("postTaxDeductions").value);
// Input validation
if (isNaN(grossPay) || grossPay < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid Gross Pay.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(federalDependents) || federalDependents < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid number for Federal Dependents.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(nebraskaExemptions) || nebraskaExemptions < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid number for Nebraska Exemptions.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(preTaxDeductions) || preTaxDeductions < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid amount for Pre-Tax Deductions.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(postTaxDeductions) || postTaxDeductions additionalMedicareThresholdSingle) {
additionalMedicareTax = (annualGrossPay – additionalMedicareThresholdSingle) * additionalMedicareRate;
} else if (federalFilingStatus === "married" && annualGrossPay > additionalMedicareThresholdMarried) {
additionalMedicareTax = (annualGrossPay – additionalMedicareThresholdMarried) * additionalMedicareRate;
} else if (federalFilingStatus === "hoh" && annualGrossPay > additionalMedicareThresholdSingle) { // HoH often follows single threshold
additionalMedicareTax = (annualGrossPay – additionalMedicareThresholdSingle) * additionalMedicareRate;
}
annualMedicareTax += additionalMedicareTax;
var totalAnnualFicaTax = annualSocialSecurityTax + annualMedicareTax;
// 2. Calculate Federal Income Tax (FIT)
var annualTaxableGrossFederal = annualGrossPay – annualPreTaxDeductions;
var annualFederalStandardDeduction = federalStandardDeductions[federalFilingStatus];
var annualFederalDependentCredit = federalDependents * federalDependentCreditValue; // Simplified credit
var annualFederalTaxableIncome = annualTaxableGrossFederal – annualFederalStandardDeduction;
annualFederalTaxableIncome = Math.max(0, annualFederalTaxableIncome); // Cannot be negative
var annualFederalIncomeTax = calculateTax(annualFederalTaxableIncome, federalFilingStatus, federalTaxBrackets);
annualFederalIncomeTax = Math.max(0, annualFederalIncomeTax – annualFederalDependentCredit); // Apply dependent credit
// 3. Calculate Nebraska State Income Tax (SIT)
var annualTaxableGrossNebraska = annualGrossPay – annualPreTaxDeductions;
var annualNebraskaStandardDeduction = nebraskaStandardDeductions[nebraskaFilingStatus];
var annualNebraskaExemptionAmount = nebraskaExemptions * nebraskaExemptionValue;
var annualNebraskaTaxableIncome = annualTaxableGrossNebraska – annualNebraskaStandardDeduction – annualNebraskaExemptionAmount;
annualNebraskaTaxableIncome = Math.max(0, annualNebraskaTaxableIncome); // Cannot be negative
var annualNebraskaIncomeTax = calculateTax(annualNebraskaTaxableIncome, nebraskaFilingStatus, nebraskaTaxBrackets);
// Calculate per-pay-period amounts
var socialSecurityTax = annualSocialSecurityTax / periodsPerYear;
var medicareTax = annualMedicareTax / periodsPerYear;
var federalTax = annualFederalIncomeTax / periodsPerYear;
var nebraskaTax = annualNebraskaIncomeTax / periodsPerYear;
var totalTaxes = socialSecurityTax + medicareTax + federalTax + nebraskaTax;
var netPay = grossPay – preTaxDeductions – totalTaxes – postTaxDeductions;
// Display Results
document.getElementById("grossPayResult").innerHTML = "Gross Pay: $" + grossPay.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("preTaxDeductionsResult").innerHTML = "Pre-Tax Deductions: $" + preTaxDeductions.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("taxableGrossResult").innerHTML = "Taxable Gross (for most taxes): $" + (grossPay – preTaxDeductions).toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("federalTaxResult").innerHTML = "Federal Income Tax: $" + federalTax.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("socialSecurityTaxResult").innerHTML = "Social Security Tax: $" + socialSecurityTax.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("medicareTaxResult").innerHTML = "Medicare Tax: $" + medicareTax.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("nebraskaTaxResult").innerHTML = "Nebraska State Income Tax: $" + nebraskaTax.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("postTaxDeductionsResult").innerHTML = "Post-Tax Deductions: $" + postTaxDeductions.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("netPayResult").innerHTML = "Net Pay: $" + netPay.toFixed(2);
}
// Run calculation on page load with default values
window.onload = calculatePayroll;
Understanding Your Nebraska Paycheck: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating the complexities of payroll can be challenging, especially with varying federal and state tax laws. Our Nebraska Payroll Calculator is designed to help employees and employers in Nebraska estimate net pay by accounting for common deductions and taxes. This guide breaks down the key components of your paycheck.
Gross Pay vs. Net Pay
Your Gross Pay is the total amount of money you earn before any deductions are taken out. This is typically your hourly wage multiplied by hours worked, or your salary for a given pay period. Net Pay, often referred to as "take-home pay," is the amount you receive after all taxes and deductions have been subtracted from your gross pay.
Federal Payroll Taxes
Regardless of where you work in the U.S., federal taxes are a significant portion of your deductions:
Federal Income Tax (FIT): This is a progressive tax, meaning higher earners pay a larger percentage. The amount withheld depends on your gross pay, filing status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household), and the information you provide on your W-4 form, including dependents and other credits. Our calculator uses simplified 2024 federal tax brackets and standard deductions for estimation.
Social Security Tax: Part of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), this tax funds retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. For 2024, the employee contribution rate is 6.2% of your gross wages, up to an annual wage base limit of $168,600.
Medicare Tax: Also part of FICA, this tax funds hospital insurance for the elderly and disabled. The employee contribution rate is 1.45% of all gross wages, with no wage base limit. An Additional Medicare Tax of 0.9% applies to wages exceeding $200,000 for single filers and $250,000 for married filing jointly.
Nebraska State Income Tax
Nebraska imposes its own state income tax, which is also progressive. The amount withheld depends on your gross pay, filing status, and the number of exemptions claimed on your Nebraska W-4N form. For 2024, Nebraska's tax brackets range from 1.84% to 6.84%. The calculator uses these brackets, along with Nebraska's standard deductions and exemption values, to estimate your state tax liability.
Common Payroll Deductions
Beyond mandatory taxes, other deductions can impact your net pay:
Pre-Tax Deductions: These are subtracted from your gross pay before taxes are calculated, effectively reducing your taxable income. Common examples include contributions to a 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan, health insurance premiums, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions.
Post-Tax Deductions: These are taken out after all taxes have been calculated. Examples include Roth 401(k) contributions, garnishments, union dues, or certain charitable contributions.
How to Use the Calculator
Gross Pay per Pay Period: Enter your total earnings for one pay period before any deductions.
Pay Frequency: Select how often you are paid (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).
Federal Filing Status & Dependents: Choose your federal filing status and enter the number of dependents you claim as per your W-4 form (Step 3).
Nebraska Filing Status & Exemptions: Select your Nebraska filing status and enter the number of exemptions you claim on your Nebraska W-4N.
Pre-Tax Deductions: Input any amounts deducted from your pay before taxes (e.g., 401k, health insurance).
Post-Tax Deductions: Enter any amounts deducted after taxes (e.g., Roth 401k, garnishments).
Click "Calculate Net Pay" to see a detailed breakdown of your estimated take-home pay.
This calculator provides a helpful estimate for planning your finances. For precise figures or complex tax situations, always consult with a qualified tax professional or your employer's payroll department.