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Tax-Equivalent Yield Calculator
Convert a municipal bond yield into the taxable yield needed to produce the same after-tax income.
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Taxable equivalent yield
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Uses the entered marginal rate only. State, local, and alternative minimum tax treatment can change the comparison.
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About this Tool
Convert a municipal bond yield into the taxable yield needed to produce the same after-tax income.
How it works
Divides the tax-exempt yield by one minus the entered marginal tax rate.
A practical way to use it
Compare a 4% municipal bond with taxable alternatives at a 32% marginal federal rate.
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