Trump's Taxes vs. Your Taxes

Illustrative effective rate comparison

Disclaimer: Educational comparison using simplified inputs; not a judgment and not tax advice.

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter your numbers

Provide your income and effective tax rate (or approximate).

2

Enter reported figures

Provide the comparison income and tax paid amounts.

3

Compare

See the difference in effective tax rates.

Formula

Effective Rate = Tax / Income

About This Calculator

This tool provides an educational comparison of effective tax rates between two data points: your own (based on your income and an estimated effective rate) and a public figure’s reported amounts. It demonstrates how effective rates are computed and how they can vary widely based on income composition, deductions, losses, credits, timing, and reporting. The purpose is to illustrate concepts, not to render political judgments or tax advice. For accurate filing or analysis, consult authoritative sources and professional advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this accurate?

It’s an illustrative model using user-provided inputs.

Does this consider deductions?

No. It focuses on effective rate as Tax/Income.