Tax Cut Calculator
Calculate Your Share of the Bush-Era Tax Cuts
The Bush-era tax cuts drove the dramatic increase in the deficit over the last decade and are a contributor to the explosion in economic inequality. The benefit of the Bush-era tax cuts goes mostly to the richest taxpayers for two main reasons:
1. Wealth vs. Work: Taxes on investment income were slashed, rewarding wealth over hard work. Tax cuts on capital gains and dividends overwhelmingly benefit the richest taxpayers. Learn more »
2. Income Tax Rate Cuts: Income tax rates were cut across the board, but the overwhelming share of the benefit goes to the highest-income households. Learn more »
Use the calculator above to see your share of the Bush-era tax cuts. Remember to write down your tax savings so you can refer to it when you take the Tax Fairness Pledge.