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Effective vs Marginal Tax Rate Calculator

By Eylon Krause · Updated 2025 tax year

Your marginal rate is the bracket your next dollar falls in; your effective rate is the average across all your income.

 

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Is this on gross or taxable income?

Taxable income — i.e. after deductions. It covers federal income tax only, not FICA/SE tax or state tax.

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