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Taxable Income Range Marginal Tax Rate $0 to $10,000 12% $10,001 to $24,500 18%

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Question

Taxable Income Range   Marginal Tax Rate
$0 to $10,000 12%
$10,001 to $24,500    18%
$24,501 to $68,000    27%
$68,001 and above 38%

The table shows the taxable income range and marginal tax rates for a single taxpayer in Oceania.
There are no exemptions or deductions on personal income taxes in Oceania.


The income tax paid by George, a single taxpayer with an income of $65,000, is
A. $11,100
B. $14,745
C. $15,345
D. $17,550

What is George's average tax rate?

A. 19.00%

B. 22.68%

C. 23.61%

D. 27%

Taxable Income Range   Marginal Tax Rate
$0 to $10,000 12%
$10,001 to $24,500    18%
$24,501 to $68,000    27%
$68,001 and above 38%

The table shows the taxable income range and marginal tax rates for a single taxpayer in Oceania.
There are no exemptions or deductions on personal income taxes in Oceania.


The income tax paid by George, a single taxpayer with an income of $65,000, is
A. $11,100
B. $14,745
C. $15,345
D. $17,550

What is George's average tax rate?

A. 19.00%

B. 22.68%

C. 23.61%

D. 27%

Explanation / Answer

Taxable Income Range    Marginal Tax Rate George's Taxable income bracket Tax $0 to $10,000 12% 10000 - 0 = 10000 1200 $10,001 to $24,500   18% 24000 - 10000 = 14000 2520 $24,501 to $68,000 27% 65000 - 24500 = 40500 10935 $68,001 and above 38% 0 0 Total Tax                               = 14655 ~14745 Average tax = (14745/65000)*100= 22.68 %

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