Sourcing standard
We use primary sources only. Every tax rate, contribution limit, wage base, mileage rate, and threshold comes from official IRS or SSA publications and is cited on the tool by publication or notice number (for example, the 2026 standard mileage rate cites IRS Notice 2026-10). We do not source figures from other calculators, blogs, or aggregators.
Who builds and who reviews
Tools and explainers are authored by [PLACEHOLDER_AUTHOR] (see the author bio). Tax and financial logic is independently reviewed by [PLACEHOLDER_REVIEWER], CPA/EA (see the reviewer bio and verifiable credential). A tool's tax math does not go live until the reviewer signs off.
Our use of AI — disclosed
We're upfront about this: explainer copy and first drafts are produced with AI assistance. Nothing is published as-is. Every draft is fact-checked and edited by a named human, and all tax and financial logic is verified by our credentialed reviewer before it reaches you. We disclose this because owning it builds trust — and because unreviewed, machine-generated finance content is exactly what search engines flag as lowest-quality. AI helps us draft faster; accountable humans decide what is correct.
Review cadence
Every tool is reviewed at least annually and re-checked each tax year as the IRS publishes new figures. Each calculator page shows a visible "Last reviewed [date] for tax year 20XX" so you always know how current the numbers are.
Corrections policy
If you spot an error, report it through our contact page (there's a dedicated "report an error" path). We investigate promptly, correct the tool, and update its "last reviewed" date when the fix ships. Accuracy on a money site is not optional.
Independence
TheMoneySheet earns money from advertising and affiliate commissions (see our Affiliate Disclosure). Those relationships never influence a calculation, a methodology choice, or a recommendation. If a product is suggested on a page, it's because it fits the task — not because of a commission.
Estimates, not advice
Our calculators produce estimates for educational purposes. They are not professional tax, financial, accounting, or legal advice, and they can't account for every detail of your situation. Always confirm important figures with a qualified professional and primary sources. See our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.