Luxury Tax Calculator
Calculate luxury tax penalties for exceeding payroll thresholds
About Luxury Tax
Luxury taxes penalize teams that exceed payroll thresholds. MLB uses a Competitive Balance Tax with progressive rates that increase with repeat violations. The NBA has a steeper luxury tax with dollar-for-dollar penalties that can reach 4x or more for large overages.
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This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.