Your effective tax rate is a good indicator of how well you’ve been managing your tax situation. It’s smart to calculate your effective tax rate each year to help you make adjustments to your ...

It’s safe to say that many Americans are a bit fuzzy on how taxes work and how much they actually pay. A 2018 Gallup poll, for instance, found that 45% of respondents said they believe they pay too ...

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The difference between your effective tax rate and your marginal tax rate -- and how they are both calculated -- are questions that many people have come tax time. With tax season well underway, it's ...

Knowing your effective tax rate can help you understand how well you’ve been managing your tax situation throughout the year.