n each of the following cases, discuss how the taxpayers might respond to a tax rate increase in a manner consistent with the income effect. a. Mr. Edwards earns $32,000 a year as an employee, and Mrs. Edwards doesn’t work. b. Mr. Frank earns $22,000 a year as an employee, and Mrs. Frank earns $10,000 a year as a self-employed worker. c. Mr. George earns $22,000 a year as an employee, and Mrs. George earns $10,000 a year as an employee.

n each of the following cases, discuss how the taxpayers might respond to a tax rate increase in a manner consistent with the income effect. a. Mr. Edwards earns $32,000 a year as an employee, and Mrs. Edwards doesn’t work. b. Mr. Frank earns $22,000 a year as an employee, and Mrs. Frank earns $10,000 a year as a self-employed worker. c. Mr. George earns $22,000 a year as an employee, and Mrs. George earns $10,000 a year as an employee.

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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Publisher:Murphy

Chapter8: Taxation Of Individuals

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