Due to Criticisms of Rating Agencies Following the Default of Many

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Due to criticisms of rating agencies following the default of many subprime products,the SEC prohibited credit rating agencies from structuring the same products that they rate.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, reflecting the percentage of an additional dollar of income that is paid in tax.

Taxable Income

The amount of an individual's or company's income that is subject to taxes, after all deductions and exemptions are applied.

Average Tax Rate

The percentage of total income paid in taxes, calculated by dividing the total tax paid by the taxpayer’s total income.

Tax Schedule

A chart or list that outlines the rates of taxation for different levels of income or types of taxpayers.