Solve the Problem

question 42

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Refer to the table if necessary.
-Andy earned $74,358 from wages as an engineer. Determine his overall tax rate on his gross income, including both FICA and income taxes. Assume he is single and takes the standard
Deduction.

• A)29.3%
• B)24.1%
• C)23.8%
• D)23.2%

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