Asked by Alyssa Palmer on May 19, 2024

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The top federal personal income tax bracket is now _______ percent.

A) 25
B) 35
C) 55
D) 70
E) 85

Federal Personal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on individuals' income, with rates varying based on income levels and filing status.

Top Bracket

Refers to the highest category or class, often in the context of income tax, where individuals or entities are taxed at the highest applicable rate.

Percent

A unit of measure equivalent to one hundredth of a total; a way to express a number as a fraction of 100.

  • Grasp the fundamentals of where government income originates and how taxation rules impact people across various financial tiers.
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LB
Latasha BryantMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
As of 2021, the top federal personal income tax bracket is 35% for individuals earning over $209,425 ($418,850 for married filing jointly). Therefore, choice B is correct. The other options (A, C, D, E) are incorrect as they are not the current tax bracket rates.