Republic Corp

question 95

Multiple Choice

Republic Corp. owns a 15% interest in the common shares of Wholesome Ltd. During this year, Wholesome pays a total of $25,000 in dividends and reports $160,000 net income. Republic's investment in Wholesome will increase Republic's net income by

• A) $25,000.
• B) $24,000.
• C) $27,750.
• D) $ 3,750.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The tax rate that applies to the next dollar of taxable income; the percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify.

Taxable Income

The amount of income that is subject to tax, after all allowable deductions, exemptions, and adjustments.

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the total income, showing the percentage of income paid in taxes.

Progressive Tax

A taxation system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount (income or profits) increases, making it proportionately more taxing on higher earners.