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This guide explains how to calculate federal income tax for a single filer earning $95,000 in 2012 using the progressive tax structure. It breaks down the marginal tax rates applicable to various income thresholds and shows how to compute the total tax amount owed. For the income level stated, you will learn how to apply the tax rates (10%, 15%, 25%, and 28%) to determine the overall tax rate and total tax liability step-by-step, resulting in an overall tax rate of 20.8% and a total tax amount of $19,762.50.
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How to Calculate Federal Income Tax (Progressive Tax Structure) Single Filer with Annual Income of $95,000 in 2012 Marginal Tax rate Marginal Tax Base Marginal Tax Amount Total Tax Amount $95,000 Tax Rate * Tax Base = 28% $8,350 $8,350 28% of $8,350 = $2,338 $85,650 $50,120 $12,530 25% $35,530 $26,830 $4,024.50 $17,424.50 15% $17,424.50 + 2,338 Total Tax Amount $19,762.50 19,762.50/95,000 Overall Tax Rate 20.8% $8,700 10% $8,700 $870 $0