The Rate That Would Apply to an Additional $1 of Taxable

question 73

Multiple Choice

The rate that would apply to an additional $1 of taxable income received by a taxpayer is the:

• A) marginal tax rate.
• B) average tax rate.
• C) total tax rate.
• D) lower tax rate.

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