Couples Tax Calculator
CTC

Figure out the equitable split of your tax refund — or payment — based on each partner's proportional income contribution.

For reference only. Not tax advice. See Terms of Use.

Avg. Federal Refund
$3,167
IRS · Tax Year 2024
Median Household Income
$83,730
US Census Bureau · 2024
Avg. Effective Fed Rate
~14.9%
Tax Foundation · TY 2021
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P1
Total Gross Income
$
Federal Taxes Withheld
$
State Taxes Withheld
$
P2
Total Gross Income
$
Federal Taxes Withheld
$
State Taxes Withheld
$
Federal Refund / (Owed) from your return
$
State Refund / (Owed) from your return
$

Enter positive values for refunds, negative for amounts owed. These come from your completed tax return (e.g. Form 1040 line 35a for federal refund).

Combined Refund
$0
Total federal + state
Partner 1
50%
$0
share of refund
Partner 2
50%
$0
share of refund
Income contribution (equitable basis)
Partner 1 — 50%
Partner 2 — 50%
Full Breakdown
P1
P2
Combined
Gross Income
Income Share
100%
Fed Withheld
State Withheld
Total Withheld
Federal Result
State Result
Equitable Share
How You Compare · IRS & Census Benchmarks
Combined Household Income
US median: $83,730
Combined Refund / (Owed)
Avg refund: $3,167
Effective Federal Rate
Avg effective: ~14.9%