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For the person below, calculate the FICA tax and income tax to obtain the total tax owed. Then find the overall tax rate on the gross income, including both FICA and income tax. Assume that the individual is single and takes the standard deduction.
A womanearned a salary of $27,000 and received $1000 in interest.
Tax Rate
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Single
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10%
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up to $9325
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15%
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up to $37,950
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25%
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up to $91,900
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28%
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up to $191,650
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33%
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up to $416,700
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35%
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up to $418,400
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39.6%
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above $418,400
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Standard deduction
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$6350
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Exemption
(per person)
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$4050
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Let FICA tax rates be 7.65%on the first $127,200 of income from wages, and 1.45% on any income from wages in excess of $127,200.
Her income tax is $_____.
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