Investing & Returns

Tax-Equivalent Yield

Find the taxable yield that matches a fully exempt yield after the entered tax rate.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter tax-exempt yield (%), applicable marginal tax rate (%).
  2. Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
  3. Read the result with the assumptions below. Export details or save a second scenario to compare your choices.

Formula and method

Taxable-equivalent yield=tax-exempt yield/(1−marginal tax rate).

Assumptions and limitations

Assumes equal credit risk and timing and full exemption under the entered regime; no jurisdiction eligibility is inferred.

Worked example

With tax-exempt yield (%) = 3, applicable marginal tax rate (%) = 25, equivalent taxable yield is approximately 4%.

What the result means

Find the taxable yield that matches a fully exempt yield after the entered tax rate.

Common questions

How should I interpret equivalent taxable yield?

Find the taxable yield that matches a fully exempt yield after the entered tax rate.

What should I check before using this result?

Assumes equal credit risk and timing and full exemption under the entered regime; no jurisdiction eligibility is inferred.

Methodology and transparency

Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.