When filing 2015 federal income taxes as a single filer, you paid 10% on the first $9,225 earned, and 15% on moneys earned between $9,226–$37,450.  If a person filing their taxes as a single filer earned a total of $36,500 in 2015

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When filing 2015 federal income taxes as a single filer, you paid 10% on the first $9,225 earned, and 15% on moneys earned between $9,226–$37,450.  If a person filing their taxes as a single filer earned a total of $36,500 in 2015 

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you paid 10% on the first $9,225 earned, and 15% on moneys earned between $9,226–$37,450

total earned amount for tax is $36,500 in 2015

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