Tax Savings Calculator

Question 1

How much is a $10,000 deduction worth?

Answer

It depends on your marginal tax rate. At 22%, a $10,000 deduction saves $2,200. At 32%, it saves $3,200. At 37%, it saves $3,700. The deduction amount itself is not the tax saved — multiply by your marginal rate.

Question 2

Are credits better than deductions?

Answer

Generally yes. A $1,000 tax credit saves $1,000 in tax, while a $1,000 deduction only saves $1,000 x your marginal rate. A $1,000 credit at 22% saves $1,000 vs $220 for a deduction. Credits are more valuable per dollar.

Question 3

What is the difference between refundable and non-refundable credits?

Answer

Refundable credits can reduce your tax below zero (you get the excess as a refund). Non-refundable credits can only reduce your tax to zero — any excess is lost. Examples: Earned Income Credit (refundable) vs Lifetime Learning Credit (non-refundable).

Question 4

How much is a $10,000 deduction worth?

Answer

It depends on your marginal tax rate. At 22%, a $10,000 deduction saves $2,200. At 32%, it saves $3,200. At 37%, it saves $3,700. The deduction amount itself is not the tax saved — multiply by your marginal rate.

Question 5

Are credits better than deductions?

Answer

Generally yes. A $1,000 tax credit saves $1,000 in tax, while a $1,000 deduction only saves $1,000 x your marginal rate. A $1,000 credit at 22% saves $1,000 vs $220 for a deduction. Credits are more valuable per dollar.

Question 6

What is the difference between refundable and non-refundable credits?

Answer

Refundable credits can reduce your tax below zero (you get the excess as a refund). Non-refundable credits can only reduce your tax to zero — any excess is lost. Examples: Earned Income Credit (refundable) vs Lifetime Learning Credit (non-refundable).

Tax Savings Calculator

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Examples

$80K income, $15K deductions, $2K credits, 22% marginal

EUR 50K income, 10K deductions, 1K credits, 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a $10,000 deduction worth?

Are credits better than deductions?

What is the difference between refundable and non-refundable credits?

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Formula

How It Works

Examples

$80K income, $15K deductions, $2K credits, 22% marginal

EUR 50K income, 10K deductions, 1K credits, 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a $10,000 deduction worth?

Are credits better than deductions?

What is the difference between refundable and non-refundable credits?

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