PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION F/BUS.+INVEST.
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ISBN: 9781259917097
Author: Jones
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 4, Problem 23AP
Assume that Congress amends the tax law to provide for a maximum 20 percent rate on royalty income. Calculate the annual tax savings from this new preferential rate to each of the following taxpayers.
- a. Ms. A, who is in a 37 percent marginal tax bracket and receives $8,000 royalty income each year.
- b. Mr. B, who is in a 32 percent marginal tax bracket and receives $15,000 royalty income each year.
- c. Mr. C, who is in a 10 percent marginal tax bracket and receives $3,000 royalty income each year.
- d. Mrs. D, who is in a 24 percent marginal tax bracket and receives $70,000 royalty income each year.
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