Laura earns a base salary of $50,000 as an event planner and is subject to the following hypothetical income ta is considering taking on an additional wedding that will increase her income by $5,000. In order for Laura to c worth her time, it must earn her $3,000 after taxes. Please round all answers to two decimal places. What is the marginal tax rate associated with taking on this wedding? Marginal tax rate: Income $0-$10,000 $10,001-$30,000 $30,001-$50,000 $50,001+ Average tax rate: 4 What is Laura's average tax rate if the extra wedding is accepted? ves R Given the information, will Laura undertake this extra wedding? 5 7 Tax rate 5% 10% 20% 50% B T 6 % 45 % 8 9

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Laura earns a base salary of $50,000 as an event planner and is subject to the following hypothetical income ta is considering taking on an additional wedding that will increase her income by $5,000. In order for Laura to c worth her time, it must earn her $3,000 after taxes. Please round all answers to two decimal places. What is the marginal tax rate associated with taking on this wedding? Marginal tax rate: Income $0-$10,000 $10,001-$30,000 $30,001-$50,000 $50,001+ Average tax rate: 4 What is Laura's average tax rate if the extra wedding is accepted? ves R Given the information, will Laura undertake this extra wedding? 5 7 Tax rate 5% 10% 20% 50% B T 6 % 45 % 8 9
 
 
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