Solutions to Chapter 9 Problems

A 3 percent effective tax rate on Shameika’s $80,000 total income would result in $2,400 of tax (i.e., 3% x $80,000 = $2,400). Thus, Shameika must pay more than $2,400 tax (e.g., $2,401) for the tax structure to be progressive with respect to effective tax rates. ................
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