Tax Calculators & CPA Planning Tools

CPA tax calculators and planning tools from Kurt Simmons CPA to estimate taxes, compare entity structures, prepare records, and find IRS or state tax links.

Financial Calculators

Tax Withholding Estimator

Check if you're on track with federal tax withholding. Avoid underpayment penalties or overpaying throughout the year.

IRS Estimator

Capital Gains Calculator

Estimate your tax liability on investment gains. Compare short-term vs. long-term rates and plan your selling strategy.

Calculate Gains

Entity Comparison Tool

Compare LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and sole proprietor structures. See how each affects self-employment tax and liability.

Compare Entities

Cost Segregation Estimator

Estimate potential tax savings from a cost segregation study on commercial or residential rental property investments.

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Retirement Savings Calculator

Project your retirement savings growth. Factor in contributions, employer match, and tax-advantaged account types.

Calculate Savings

83(b) Election Analyzer

Determine if filing an 83(b) election makes sense for your restricted stock grants. Compare tax outcomes across scenarios.

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Essential Resources

Turn a Calculator Result Into a Planning Decision

A calculator is useful for screening a question, but it cannot determine eligibility, filing status, basis, state conformity, loss limitations, compensation, or the timing rules behind a return position. Save the inputs, result date, and assumptions so the estimate can be reconciled to source records before money moves or a filing deadline passes.

For withholding, compare the estimate with current pay statements and the latest return. For an entity decision, model payroll, reasonable compensation, QBI, state fees, compliance cost, and cash distributions together. For property or equity decisions, use actual purchase documents, basis schedules, placed-in-service dates, grant documents, and expected holding periods. Explore tax strategy, cost segregation, or 83(b) election support when the decision depends on facts the public calculator does not capture.

Need Help Navigating Your Options?

These tools provide general estimates. For personalized tax planning and strategic advice tailored to your situation, schedule a consultation.

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