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Muni vs Taxable Calculator

Compare after-tax income from a municipal bond versus a taxable bond.

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Try: Muni yield=3.5, Taxable yield=5, Federal bracket=24, State bracket=5, NIIT=0, Investment=10000 → 29.00%, $350, $355, Taxable bond

How to use

Enter both yields and your brackets. The calculator applies your marginal rate to the taxable bond and leaves the muni untaxed, then shows which pays more after tax.

Formula

Muni after tax = amount × muniY; Taxable after tax = amount × taxableY × (1 − marginal).

FAQ

Which wins at high brackets?

The municipal bond, because its interest escapes the top tax rate.

What about risk?

This compares taxes only — match credit quality before deciding.

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