TN Visa Income Calculator
Calculate take-home income, tax obligations, and net earnings for TN visa holders (USMCA/NAFTA).
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How It Works
The TN visa under USMCA (formerly NAFTA) allows Canadian and Mexican citizens in specific professional occupations to work in the US. Canadians can apply at the border ($50 fee), while Mexicans must apply at a consulate ($460 fee). TN holders pay US federal, state, and FICA taxes like any US worker.
The Formula
Take-Home = Salary - Federal Tax - FICA - State Tax
Federal Tax = Progressive brackets applied to (Salary - Standard Deduction)
FICA = 7.65% of salary
Federal Tax = Progressive brackets applied to (Salary - Standard Deduction)
FICA = 7.65% of salary
Variables
- Standard Deduction — $14,600 single / $29,200 married (2024)
- FICA — 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare = 7.65%
- TN Fee — $50 Canadian (border) / $460 Mexican (consulate)
Example
A single Canadian TN worker earning $85,000 in Texas (no state tax): ~$10,500 federal + $6,500 FICA = $17,000 total tax. Take-home is ~$68,000/year or $5,667/month.
Tips
- Canadians can apply at the border with a job offer letter. No prior petition needed.
- TN status is renewable indefinitely in 3-year increments.
- TN professionals cannot have immigrant intent (dual intent is not officially allowed).
- Check the USMCA profession list to confirm your job qualifies.
- Canada-US tax treaty may provide credits to avoid double taxation.