Free 2026 paycheck comparison
Overtime and Bonus Tax Withholding Check
Compare an ordinary check with one containing overtime or a bonus. See how much extra gross pay reached your take-home pay, then check why withholding can differ from final tax.
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Use paystubs from the same employer with the same pay-period length where possible. For a separate bonus check, you can enter $0 for the first check. Values stay in this browser; this form does not submit them to Rich Direction.
What changed between checks
Additional gross pay:
Additional take-home pay:
Share of additional gross reflected in take-home pay:
Difference between additional gross and take-home: . This can include federal, state, and local withholding, Social Security, Medicare, retirement, benefits, and other changes. It is not a calculated tax rate.
What this result does not tell you
It does not calculate your federal or state tax liability, determine your eligibility for the qualified overtime deduction, predict a refund, or tell you how much to change your W-4. Compare the individual tax and deduction lines on your paystubs to understand the difference.
What might I owe or get back for the year?
That needs a separate annual estimate using your income, withholding, deductions, and credits. Explore the 2026 Rich Direction Tax Estimate Workbook for current availability and supported scenarios. This paycheck comparison does not replace an annual tax estimate.
Read why overtime and bonuses can show different withholding for the explanation and official tax-rule sources.
Prepared by Rich Direction, LLC. Content updated October 16, 2026. Educational comparison only.