Jorge and Anita, married taxpayers, earn $150,000 in taxable income and $40,000 in interest from an investment in City of Heflin bonds. (Use the U.S. tax rate schedule for married filing jointly). If Jorge and Anita earn an additional $100,000 of taxable income, what is their marginal tax rate on this income? 23.54% What is their marginal rate if, instead, they report an additional $100,000 in deductions?*** number two only ***

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Jorge and Anita, married taxpayers, earn $150,000 in taxable income and $40,000 in interest from an investment in City of Heflin bonds. (Use the U.S. tax rate schedule for married filing jointly).

  1. If Jorge and Anita earn an additional $100,000 of taxable income, what is their marginal tax rate on this income? 23.54%
  2. What is their marginal rate if, instead, they report an additional $100,000 in deductions?*** number two only ***
Schedule Y-1-Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er)
If taxable income is over:But not over:
The tax is:
$ 19,900
$ 81,050
$ 172,750
$ 329,850
$ 418,850
$ 628,300
$
10% of taxable income
$ 19,900
$ 81,050
$ 172,750
$ 329,850
$ 418,850
$ 628,300
$1,990 plus 12% of the excess over $19,900
$9,328 plus 22% of the excess over $81,050
$29,502 plus 24% of the excess over $172,750
$67,206 plus 32% of the excess over $329,850
$95,686 plus 35% of the excess over $418,850
$168,993.50 plus 37% of the excess over $628,300
Transcribed Image Text:Schedule Y-1-Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er) If taxable income is over:But not over: The tax is: $ 19,900 $ 81,050 $ 172,750 $ 329,850 $ 418,850 $ 628,300 $ 10% of taxable income $ 19,900 $ 81,050 $ 172,750 $ 329,850 $ 418,850 $ 628,300 $1,990 plus 12% of the excess over $19,900 $9,328 plus 22% of the excess over $81,050 $29,502 plus 24% of the excess over $172,750 $67,206 plus 32% of the excess over $329,850 $95,686 plus 35% of the excess over $418,850 $168,993.50 plus 37% of the excess over $628,300
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