The table below shows an income tax schedule for the imaginary country of Republica. Kermit is a citizen of Republica who earns $82,000 per year at his job. Assume Kermit is not eligible for any deductions or exemptions. Taxable income $O-$15,000 $15,001-$30,000 $30,001-$75,000 $75,001-$155,000 $155,001+ Marginal tax rate (%) 10 15 25 30 35 a. How much does Kermit pay in income tax? $ 17100 b. What is Kermit's marginal tax rate? 30 c. What is his average tax rate? 20.85

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The table below shows an income tax schedule for the imaginary country of Republica. Kermit is a citizen of Republica who earns $82,000 per year at his job. Assume Kermit is not eligible for any deductions or exemptions.
Marginal tax
rate (%)
10
Taxable income
$0-$15,000
$15,001-$30,000
$30,001-$75,000
$75,001-$155,000
$155,001+
15
25
30
35
a. How much does Kermit pay in income tax? $ 17100
b. What is Kermit's marginal tax rate? 30
%
c. What is his average tax rate? 20.85
%
Transcribed Image Text:The table below shows an income tax schedule for the imaginary country of Republica. Kermit is a citizen of Republica who earns $82,000 per year at his job. Assume Kermit is not eligible for any deductions or exemptions. Marginal tax rate (%) 10 Taxable income $0-$15,000 $15,001-$30,000 $30,001-$75,000 $75,001-$155,000 $155,001+ 15 25 30 35 a. How much does Kermit pay in income tax? $ 17100 b. What is Kermit's marginal tax rate? 30 % c. What is his average tax rate? 20.85 %
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