Which of the Following Taxpayers Will Benefit Least in Terms

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxpayers will benefit least in terms of dollars saved as a result of the same tax planning to reduce taxes?

• A)An individual taxpayer who has a marginal tax rate of 25 percent.
• B)An individual taxpayer who has an average tax rate of 25 percent.
• C)An individual taxpayer who has a marginal tax rate of 15 percent.
• D)An individual taxpayer who has an average tax rate of 33 percent.
• E)None of the above.

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