Calculation methodology

Transparent enough to audit. Simple enough to use.

TaxMathKit is independently maintained by the Saigetsu233 project account. It turns published schedules into planning calculators and records the formula, source trail, rate year, review date, and important exclusions.

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Primary sources first

Federal parameters come from the IRS or Social Security Administration. State links point to tax authorities. VAT guidance links to the European Commission.

02

Version every rate set

Tax-year inputs are kept separate. Material changes are added to the public version log instead of silently replacing an old method.

03

Expose and test the formula

We describe the tax base before the rate. Progressive schedules run band by band and core functions have automated examples.

04

Name what is missing

Credits, surtaxes, phaseouts, local sourcing rules, and special categories are excluded unless a calculator explicitly includes them.

Source review ledger

Federal brackets & deductionsIRS 2025 and 2026 inflation-adjustment releases
Estimated paymentsIRS Publication 505 (2026)
Self-employment taxIRS Topic 554, Schedule SE instructions, SSA wage base
State sales-tax entrancesUSAGov and Federation of Tax Administrators member directory

Rounding, privacy, and local saving

Calculations use full numeric precision in the browser and round displayed currency for readability. Calculator inputs are not sent to TaxMathKit analytics. If you choose “Save inputs locally,” the values remain in that browser’s local storage and can be deleted with browser site data.

Editorial process

A tool starts with a real planning question, is mapped to primary sources, implemented as a separate formula, tested with worked examples, and reviewed for exclusions. Guides must answer a distinct question; changing only the keyword is not a new article.

How to use an estimate

Use it to explore scenarios, create a rough reserve, or understand a formula. For a return, payment deadline, transaction quote, or legal decision, verify current official instructions and consult a qualified professional where appropriate.