The Coolidge family had taxable income of $165,000 in 2006. They live in a state in which income over $100,000 is taxed at 11%. What was their total effective (marginal) tax rate?
Use the following tax brackets for taxable income:
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Bracket
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Tax Rate
|
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$0-$10,000
|
15%
|
|
$10,000-$50,000
|
25%
|
|
$50,000-$250,000
|
30%
|
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Over $250,000
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35%
|
Compute the average tax rate for the following taxable income amounts:
a. $20,000
b. $125,000
c. $350,000
d. $1,000,000