For taxable income of $0-$50,000, the rate is 15 percent. For incomes of 450,001-$75,000 the base tax amount is $7,500 and the rate over the base is 25 percent. What is the tax amount due on an income of $68,000?

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For taxable income of $0-$50,000, the rate is 15 percent. For incomes of 450,001-$75,000 the base tax amount is $7,500 and the rate over the base is 25 percent. What is the tax amount due on an income of $68,000?

 

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