Tax Filing — Create Paystubs for Tax Filing

Use accurate paystub records to prepare your tax returns and verify withholding amounts. Generate professional paystubs with accurate 2026 federal and state tax calculations, FICA, and year-to-date totals. Free to preview, instant PDF download.

Using Paystubs for Tax Prep

Your final paystub of the year should closely match your W-2 form. It shows your total gross wages, federal tax withheld, state tax withheld, Social Security, and Medicare contributions. If you haven't received your W-2, your last paystub can be used to file with Form 4852 (substitute W-2).

Estimated Tax Payments

Self-employed individuals and contractors use their paystub records to calculate quarterly estimated tax payments. Tracking your income period by period helps avoid underpayment penalties.

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This paystub generator is a simulation/mockup tool for personal record-keeping and verification purposes only.