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.
Your Estimated Annual Impact
NET GAIN of $7,025/yr
UBI Received
+$12,000
Total New Tax Costs
-$4,975
Funding Mechanism Breakdown
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Weekly analysis on funding proposals, tax policy changes, and how they affect your household.
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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