Gross-Up Compliance Record
Generated by YourPayBot • 1/7/2026
Reference tool for payroll scenarios.
For documented determinations that fit your onboarding cycle (pre-hire, first payment, mid-year changes), use the Compliance Engines.
TOOL #3: PAYROLL PLANNING
Perfect Net Payments
Need to give an employee exactly $5,000 in their pocket? Calculate the precise gross amount while accounting for FICA caps and supplemental rates.
Payment Details
The cash value the employee takes home.
OASDI Cap: $176,100
e.g. CA ~6.6%, NY ~11.7% (check local laws). Leave 0 for no state tax.
Calculation Inputs
Net Target: $5,000
State Rate: 0%
Total Gross Pay
$7,107.32
$2,107.321 in Total Taxes
Federal (22%)$1563.61
Social Security (6.2%)$440.65
Medicare (1.45%)$103.06
Net Pay$5,000
Why accurate gross-ups matter
If you simply add estimated taxes on top of the net, you will underpay the tax liability because the taxes themselves are taxable income. The formula Net / (1 - TaxRate) ensures the math cycles correctly so the employee gets exactly the promised amount.
Standard Fed Rate
22%
Over $1M (Fed)
37%