Articles for category: Calculators

Neal Caffrey

VA Survivor Benefits Calculator

VA Survivor Benefits Calculator

VA DIC Benefit Estimator (2025) The “8-Year Provision” Did Veteran have 100% Rating for 8+ Years? NoYes (Total Disability) Must be continuous prior to death. Were you married for those same 8 years? NoYes If both are YES, you qualify for the “Kicker”. Dependent Children Children Under 18 Adds monthly allowance + transitional benefit. Children ...

Neal Caffrey

VA Aid And Attendance Calculator

VA Aid and Attendance Calculator

VA Aid and Attendance Calculator Applicant Type VeteranSurviving Spouse Wartime Service Period World War II (12/7/1941 – 12/31/1946)Korean War (6/27/1950 – 1/31/1955)Vietnam War (8/5/1964 – 5/7/1975)Gulf War (8/2/1990 – present)Multiple Periods Marital Status SingleMarriedWidowed Number of Dependents Annual Gross Income ($) Annual Medical Expenses ($) Net Worth ($) Assistance Needed Aid and AttendanceHouseboundBoth Aid and ...

Neal Caffrey

VA Back Pay Calculator

VA Back Pay Calculator

VA Disability Back Pay Calculator Date of Official VA Disability Determination This is the effective date of your VA disability award. Date VA Began Paying Benefits This is the date of your first VA disability payment. Current VA Disability Rating (%) 10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Dependency Status Veteran OnlyVeteran with SpouseVeteran with one ChildVeteran with Spouse and one ...

Neal Caffrey

Capital Loss Deduction Calculator

Capital Loss Deduction Calculator

Capital Loss Deduction Calculator Tax Year 2023202220212020 Filing Status SingleMarried Filing JointlyMarried Filing SeparatelyHead of Household Short-Term Capital Gains ($) Short-Term Capital Losses ($) Long-Term Capital Gains ($) Long-Term Capital Losses ($) Capital Loss Carryover from Previous Years ($) Ordinary Taxable Income ($) Estimated Tax Rate (%) 10%12%22%24%32%35%37% Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rate (%) 0%15%20% ...

Neal Caffrey

VA Pension Calculator

VA Pension Calculator

VA Pension Calculator Pension Type Basic PensionHousebound PensionAid and Attendance Marital Status SingleMarriedWidowed Number of Dependents Annual Gross Income ($) Annual Medical Expenses ($) Net Worth ($) Wartime Service Period World War II (12/7/1941 – 12/31/1946)Korean War (6/27/1950 – 1/31/1955)Vietnam War (8/5/1964 – 5/7/1975)Gulf War (8/2/1990 – present)Multiple Periods Service-Connected Disability (%) None10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Receiving Medicaid? ...

Neal Caffrey

Education Credit Calculator

Education Credit Calculator

Education Tax Credit Optimizer Taxpayer Info Filing Status Single / Head of HouseholdMarried Filing JointlyMarried Filing Separately (Ineligible) Modified AGI ($) Combined income for both spouses if filing jointly. Student & Expenses Qualified Expenses ($) Tuition, fees, & required course materials (books). Eligibility Checklist Pursuing a degree/certificate? Enrolled at least half-time? In first 4 years ...

Neal Caffrey

Standard Deduction Calculator

Standard Deduction Calculator

Standard Deduction Calculator Tax Year 2023202220212020 Filing Status SingleMarried Filing JointlyMarried Filing SeparatelyHead of Household Your Age Spouse’s Age (if applicable) Are You Blind? NoYes Is Your Spouse Blind? NoYes Medical Expenses Adjusted Gross Income State and Local Taxes Mortgage Interest Charitable Contributions Casualty and Theft Losses Calculate Reset Standard Deduction Analysis Standard Deduction Amount ...

Neal Caffrey

SSI Deeming Calculator

SSI Deeming Calculator

SSI Deeming Calculator Deeming Type Parent to Child (Under 18)Spouse to Spouse SSI Recipient’s Monthly Benefit Deemor’s Monthly Unearned Income ($) Deemor’s Monthly Earned Income ($) Other Household Members Other Household Members’ Income ($) Allocation to Other Household Members ($) Is SSI Recipient Blind or Disabled? NoYes Monthly Medical Expenses ($) Work Expenses ($) Living ...

Neal Caffrey

Social Security Earnings Limit Calculator

Social Security Earnings Limit Calculator

Earnings Test Calculator (2026) Monthly Social Security Benefit ($) Your gross monthly benefit amount. Age Status (In 2026) Under Full Retirement Age (All Year)Reaching Full Retirement Age (During 2026)Full Retirement Age or Older Annual Earned Income ($) Wages, bonuses, and net self-employment income. Applicable Limit (2026) $24,480 Calculate Reduction Reset Benefit Impact Annual Amount Withheld ...

Neal Caffrey

SSI Income Limit Calculator

SSI Income Limit Calculator

SSI Benefit Estimator (2026) Eligibility Status Filing Status IndividualEligible Couple (Both on SSI) Living Arrangement Living in another’s home for free? Reduces federal benefit by 1/3 (ISM Rule). Monthly Income Unearned Income ($) Social Security, Pensions, Unemployment. Gross Earned Income ($) Wages before taxes. State Supplement ($) Optional: Enter if your state adds extra payment. ...