The Income Annualizer
The Income Annualizer is a tool within Scenario Analysis that helps you project annual amounts for wage income items, payroll deductions (pre-tax and post-tax), and federal and state tax withholdings based on information from a client’s paystub.
Navigate to the Tool
- In Scenario Analysis, go to the Wages section.

- Click Use Income Annualizer to open the income annualization worksheet.

Enter Pay Information

- Select the Pay Date from the client’s pay statement.
- Choose the Pay Frequency (e.g., Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly).
- End Date will automatically default to 12/31 of the current year. If the client anticipates the job will end earlier—due to an expected job change or retirement—enter the anticipated end date instead.
- The system will automatically calculate the remaining pay periods in the year based on the information entered.
Enter Wages, Deductions and Withholding Data

Start with Wages:
- Enter Year-to-Date (YTD) earnings from the pay statement.
- Enter the Current Pay Period amount.
- The system will calculate and display the Projected Annual Amount in the right-hand column.
HOLISTITIP: You can enter a total for all wages on a single line or break it down into multiple detailed entries.
- If applicable, enter Bonus, Overtime, and Tip income.
Next, enter amounts for:
- Pre-tax Deductions (e.g., Pre Tax Savings Deferrals, Pre Tax Deductions Subject to FICA and Pre Tax Deductions Not Subject to FICA)
- Post-tax Deductions
- Federal and State Tax Withholdings
You can input:
- A total amount per category, or
- Itemized amounts for more detailed tracking.
Set Maximum Limits (Optional)
- For applicable categories (e.g., Pre Tax Savings Deferrals), click “Max” to set a maximum annual limit to avoid projecting amounts that exceed legal limits.



Add Additional Jobs (if applicable)
- If the client has multiple jobs, click Add Job in the lower left part of the screen to enter pay information for each job.
- Each job will be calculated separately and summarized in the main Wages Worksheet.
Review Summary Totals
- When you return to the main Wages worksheet, the Income Annualizer will display summary totals across all jobs.
- Add Other Income (if applicable)
If applicable, enter the following income types on the main Wages Worksheet:
- RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
- NQSOs (Non-Qualified Stock Options)
- Deferred Compensation Distributions
Final Outcome
After completing all entries, the tool will provide the projected annual taxable wages, deductions, and withholdings — helping you create a more accurate financial scenario for your client.
If you have any questions, please Contact our Support Team, and we'll be happy to assist!