Free Payroll Tools

Use calculators, official-source tax-form guides, payroll definitions, and a watermarked personal pay-record preview without creating an account. The reference tools show their assumptions and limitations; only an optional watermark-free PDF or plan is paid.

Browse the free resources

• Paycheck calculators — Estimate take-home pay with supported 2026 profiles for all 50 states.
• Paystub generator preview — Enter genuine data and review a watermarked record before purchase.
• Form W-2 guide — Open current IRS materials and use the filing checklist.
• Form 1099-NEC guide — Review current official instructions; DG Paystub does not file the form.
• Payroll glossary — Read reviewed definitions, limitations, and source links.
• 2026 payroll tax guide — Understand supported federal, state, and FICA estimates.
• Pay-statement codes guide — Review common abbreviations and how to confirm employer-specific labels.
• Check stub maker — Create an editable personal-record preview from genuine pay details.

How to use an estimate responsibly

1. Enter genuine figures and select the actual state and pay frequency.
2. Read the stated year, scope, source, and items the calculation does not cover.
3. Compare the result with current government guidance and authentic payroll or accounting records.
4. Ask a verified payroll contact or qualified adviser when the result affects a filing or legal decision.

These tools do not verify identity, employment, income, deductions, or tax compliance. Tax-form pages link to the IRS and do not create, submit, or e-file an official return.