LayoffWatcher

Tax Impact Calculator

What would Universal Basic Income actually cost you? Model different funding mechanisms — VAT, wealth tax, automation tax, and more — against your income to see your personal net gain or cost.

$60,000
$20,000$500,000

Your Estimated Annual Impact

NET GAIN of $7,025/yr

UBI Received

+$12,000

vs

Total New Tax Costs

-$4,975

Households earning under ~$250,000/yr break even or come out ahead under this policy bundle.

Funding Mechanism Breakdown

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Based on 2024 federal tax brackets, BLS consumer spending data. Estimates are illustrative and assume full pass-through of new taxes to consumers. Wealth tax does not apply to households below $50M in net worth.

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