If a Single Taxpayer with a Marginal Tax Rate of 24

question 42

Multiple Choice

If a single taxpayer with a marginal tax rate of 24% has a long-term capital gain,it is taxed at

• A)0%.
• B)20%.
• C)25%.
• D)15%.

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