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A tax estimator projects your estimated annual income tax liability based on income, filing status, deductions, and credits. It helps avoid underpayment penalties and plan quarterly estimated tax payments.

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1. 1Calculate Adjusted Gross Income (AGI): gross income minus above-the-line deductions
2. 2Subtract standard deduction (2024: $14,600 single, $29,200 married)
3. 3Apply progressive tax brackets to taxable income
4. 4Subtract tax credits (dollar-for-dollar reduction, more powerful than deductions)

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