Marginal vs. Average Tax Rate
A client expects to recognize an additional $20,000 of ordinary income in 2026. She asks her CFP® professional how much additional federal income tax she will owe.
Which tax rate is MOST relevant in estimating the tax on the additional income?
- Effective tax rate
- Average tax rate
- Marginal tax rate
- Capital gains tax rate
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