Smith Maneuver Calculator


While our Smith Maneuver calculator is currently under re development, we invite you to:

  • Connect with us for a free online consultation and personalized calculations in the calendar on this page.
  • Review the Smith Maneuver calculations just below, which illustrate some of our most popular calculation requests including: (1) Excellent case outcome (2) Moderate case outcome (3) Poor case outcome/ a ‘stress test’ for break even.

Excellent Case Calculation

Input Assumption
Amortization 20 YRS
Mortgage Rate4 4%
Starting Mortgage Balance $500.000
HELOC Rate 5%
Marginal Tax Rate 29.65%
Return on Investment 9%
RESULT: Tax Savings $81,423
RESULT: Total Investment Value $1,114,483
RESULT: Net Profit $614,483

Moderate Case Calculation

Input Assumption
Amortization 20 YRS
Mortgage Rate 4.5%
Starting Mortgage Balance $500,000
HELOC Rate 5.5%
Marginal Tax Rate 29.65%
Return on Investment 6.5%
RESULT: Tax Savings $89,138
RESULT: Total Investment Value $813,993
RESULT: Net Profit $313,993

Break Even Case Calculation

Input Assumption
Amortization 20 YRS
Mortgage Rate 7%
Starting Mortgage Balance $500,000
HELOC Rate 8%
Marginal Tax Rate 29.65%
Return on Investment 3.2%
RESULT: Tax Savings $126.979
RESULT: Total Investment Value $501,426
RESULT: Net Profit $1,426

Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. The information on this page is for education and illustrative purposes only, and is not intended to be used as, or construed as investment advice. Seek the advice of a licensed investment processional before investing.