policyengine-us
OfficialSimulate US tax & benefits with precision.
Finance & Accounting#python#benefits#policy modeling#tax reform#microsimulation#situation creation#us tax
AuthorPolicyEngine
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
Accurately modeling the complex US federal and state tax and benefit system requires a robust microsimulation framework. This Skill provides the tools for programmatic use, enabling precise calculations and detailed policy analysis.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Comprehensive Modeling: Models federal income tax, payroll tax, capital gains, EITC, CTC, SNAP, Social Security, and state-specific programs.
- Detailed Situation Creation: Supports defining complex household compositions and characteristics for accurate simulations.
- Parameter Sweeps & Reforms: Analyze policy changes across a range of values using "axes" and define custom policy reforms.
- Use Case: Create a simulation for a married couple with two children in New York, earning $150,000, and calculate their federal income tax and Child Tax Credit for 2024.
Quick Start
Use the policyengine-us skill to calculate the income tax and EITC for a single person earning $50,000 in California for 2024.
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