Should Spouse Work?

Should My Spouse Work?

Compare spouse's take-home pay against extra costs (taxes, childcare, commute, etc.).

Spouse gross salary ($)

Federal + state tax (%)

FICA (%)

Childcare ($)

Commute costs ($)

Work clothing & meals ($)

Other work expenses ($)

Gross salary

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Taxes

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Net take-home

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Work-related expenses

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True annual benefit

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