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Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Practice Exam · Question

Michael earned $100,000 in employment income and $20,000 in eligible dividends from Canadian corporations. If his total federal and provincial taxes paid were $35,000, what is his average tax rate?

The average tax rate is calculated by dividing total taxes paid by total income. In this case, $35,000 / ($100,000 + $20,000) = $35,000 / $120,000 = 0.29166, or

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Question: Michael earned $100,000 in employment income and $20,000 in eligible dividends from Canadian corporations. If his total federal and provincial taxes paid were $35,000, what is his average tax rate?

Answer options:

  • 29.17% ✅ 35.00%
  • 30.00%
  • 28.33%

Correct answer: 35.00%

Explanation: The average tax rate is calculated by dividing total taxes paid by total income. In this case, $35,000 / ($100,000 + $20,000) = $35,000 / $120,000 = 0.29166, or 29.17%.

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