Personal Finance (MindTap Course List)
Personal Finance (MindTap Course List)
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Author: E. Thomas Garman, Raymond Forgue
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 7DTM
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To determine: The extent of income tax saved by R by participating in the program with $3,000 this year along with if R was in the 25 % federal marginal tax bracket.

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Employment decisions:Smart decisions about employee benefits can increase actual income 30 percent or more. Such decisions help recognize regular investments to get long-term maximum earnings. An employee benefit is the general term for the indirect benefits one receives at work that are concerned with such things other than compensation for employment it includes benefits like paid vacations sick days, health insurance, a retirement plan, child care, parental leave, and an educational assistance program. While some benefits are free others will cost some money, but they also will save money.

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