Welcome to BetrCalc

BetrCalc (version 0.90) is a tool for estimating the impact of tax bracket changes across different income groups. BetrCalc is python-based, using numpy, scipy, and the magic of calculus, to compare competing tax rate/bracket scenarios side-by-side using detailed visualizations and metrics.

How to use this tool:

  1. Set your Calculation Mode
  2. Based on Mode, input any two of Total Tax, Taxable Income, Taxable Population
  3. Configure Plan A (Baseline) with your current tax brackets
  4. Modify Plan B (Comparison) to see the impact of proposed changes
  5. Analyze the results in the Comparison section at the bottom

Key Features

  • Multi-bracket tax simulation
  • Revenue-neutral modeling
  • Comparative analysis tools
  • Detailed tax distribution charts
  • Income decile breakdown

Quick Tips

  • Use tax credits for threshold-based benefits
  • Compare different bracket structures
  • Set rate to "0" for auto-calculation

Example Usage

Select calculation mode 3 using the radio button. Set the Total Tax to 111000000. In Plan B, select one bracket using the radio button. Set the tax rate to 0.0 for auto calculation. Set the tax credit limit to 1000 and the tax credit amount to 500. Press the update button. The result will be a revenue neutral single tax with low income tax relief.

Calculation Settings

Calculation Mode

Set total population and income
Set total income and tax revenue
Set total population and tax revenue

Parameters

people
$
Plan A (Baseline)
Tax Brackets
Upper Bound ($)
Tax Rate (%)
Tax Credits
Plan B (Simulation)
Tax Brackets
Upper Bound ($)
Tax Rate (%)
Tax Credits

Results & Comparison

Total Population
250,000
Both Plans
Total Income
$1,000,000,000
Both Plans
Total Tax Revenue
$111,734,643
Revenue Neutral
Average Tax Rate
11.17%
Both Plans
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Tax by Decile (000s)
Effective Tax Rate by Decile
Results Summary
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