John Faces a Progressive Tax Structure That Has the Following

question 167

Multiple Choice

John faces a progressive tax structure that has the following marginal tax rates: 0 percent on the first $10,000,10 percent on the next $10,000,15 percent on the next $10,000,25 percent on the next $10,000,and 40 percent on all additional income.If John earns $50,000 per year,what would be his tax liability

• A)$8000
• B)$9000
• C)$16,000
• D)$25,000

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