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About
TrueTaxRate exists to help Americans understand how much of their income is actually lost to all forms of taxation.
Taxation goes way beyond income tax, and in many ways it is hard to quantify. Most people can estimate what they pay in income tax, but very few take the time to quantify the broader tax burden built into modern life: sales taxes, property taxes, fuel taxes, vehicle fees, capital gains taxes, and the countless indirect taxes embedded into goods, services, and commerce.
The result is that many Americans do not have a clear picture of what percentage of their earnings they truly keep. We want to change that.
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People should be able to clearly see and estimate their total tax burden, including taxes that are often fragmented, hidden, or difficult to calculate.
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TrueTaxRate is an educational estimator. It is not tax preparation software, does not provide tax advice, and should not be used to file or amend taxes.