Question

Jose has been offered a new job. The new job will pay more than his current job. Jose is hesitant to take the new job because it will cause his income to exceed the maximum amount in his current tax bracket. He is concerned that the increase in taxes will exceed his increased income from the new job.

a. This is not possible. Only the portion of income that exceeds Jose's current bracket will be taxed at the higher rate, not his total taxable income.
b. This is possible. Jose's entire taxable income will be taxed at the higher rate which could cause his increased taxes to exceed his increased salary.

Answer 1

The best answer is "A"

This is not possible. Only the portion of income that exceeds Jose's current bracket will be taxed at the higher rate, not his total taxable income

Step-by-step explanation:

Tax brackets are the different levels at which tax rates charged in a progressive tax system. They are standard values used for taxable income. For income that is over a particular set point, it iwill be taxed at a higher rate.

The United State has seven federal income tax brackets, with rates of 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%.

The moment Jose accepts the new job, only the portion of his income will exceed his present tax bracket will be taxed at the higher rate.