If Neleh's Income Increases from $60,000 to $80,000 and Her

question 218

Multiple Choice

If Neleh's income increases from $60,000 to $80,000 and her tax liability increases from $12,000 to $16,000, which of the following is true?

• A) Her marginal tax rate is 20 percent in this income range.
• B) Her average tax rate is 30 percent at her new income level of $80,000.
• C) She faces a regressive tax in this income range.
• D) She faces a progressive tax in this income range.

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