Ethan and Mia Are Married and File a Joint Tax

question 43

Multiple Choice

Ethan and Mia are married and file a joint tax return. Their taxable income is $200,000 in 2018. What is their marginal tax rate?

• A) 10%
• B) 12%
• C) 22%
• D) 24%

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