Now consider another hypothetical tax code. Assume the tax rate on the first $15,000 of taxable income is 10% and the tax rate on any additional income is 18%. The standard deduction ($6,350) and personal exemption ($4,050) still apply. In other words: . For taxable income from $0 to $15,000, you pay 10% of your taxable income in taxes, plus • For taxable income above $15,000, you pay 18% of your taxable income. 1. If your total income before exemptions were $10,000 how much would you pay in taxes? 2. If your total income were $20,000 how much would you pay in taxes? 3. If your total income were $50,000 how much would you pay in taxes?

Now consider another hypothetical tax code. Assume the tax rate on the first $15,000 of taxable income is 10% and the tax rate on any additional income is 18%. The standard deduction ($6,350) and personal exemption ($4,050) still apply. In other words: . For taxable income from $0 to $15,000, you pay 10% of your taxable income in taxes, plus • For taxable income above $15,000, you pay 18% of your taxable income. 1. If your total income before exemptions were $10,000 how much would you pay in taxes? 2. If your total income were $20,000 how much would you pay in taxes? 3. If your total income were $50,000 how much would you pay in taxes?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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