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➤ Why is the marginal tax rate different from the effective tax rate?
Marginal rate shows the tax on one additional dollar. Effective rate shows the average tax over all income. Progressive systems tax income in slices, so the top slice faces the marginal rate, while lower slices face lower rates. Effective rate equals total tax paid divided by total gross income, giving a fuller picture of your overall burden.