tax rate

tax rate. A mathematical figure for calculating a tax, usu. expressed as a percentage. [Cases: Internal Revenue 3545–3552; Taxation 1061–1065. C.J.S. Internal Revenue §§ 331–333, 335, 358–361, 797; Taxation § 1698.]

average tax rate. A taxpayer’s tax liability divided by the amount of taxable income. — Also called effective tax rate.

marginal tax rate. In a tax scheme, the rate applicable to the last dollar of income earned by the taxpayer. • This concept is useful in calculating the tax effect of receiving additional income or claiming additional deductions. See TAX BRACKET.

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