Can an Express Term Ever Be Overridden by an Implied

question 64

Essay

Can an express term ever be overridden by an implied term? Explain your reasoning and provide an example.

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Definitions:

Payout Rates

The percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the next dollar of taxable income is taxed, illustrating how much tax applies to an additional dollar of income.

Income Tax Schedule

A chart that delineates the tax rates applicable to different levels of income, used to calculate taxes owed.

Average Tax Rate

The fraction of total income that an individual or entity pays in taxes, calculated by dividing total taxes by the total taxable income.