Suppose a Country Imposes a Lump-Sum Tax of $5,000 on Each

question 100

Multiple Choice

Suppose a country imposes a lump-sum tax of $5,000 on each individual in the country. What is the marginal income tax rate for an individual who earns $40,000 during the year?

• A)0%
• B)10%
• C)More than 10%
• D)The marginal tax rate cannot be determined without knowing the entire tax schedule.

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