Question

Tina lives in a state that charges her 4.5% state income tax on her federal taxable income. If her federal taxable income is $61,600, how much does Tina pay in state income tax?


a.

$1,545

b.

$227

c.

$4,372

d.

$2,772

 

Answer 1

Federal Taxable Income of Tina = $61,600
Income Tax charged = 4.5%

Amount that Tina pays in income tax = 4.5% of 61,600

= 0.045 x 61600

= $2772

Thus, Tina pays $2,772 in income tax.

So, D option is the correct answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Option (D) $2,772

Explanation:

Tina's federal taxable income = $61,600

Income Tax = 4.5%

To find the state income tax in dollars, all you need to do is to multiply the income tax (percentage) with the total income. In other words, you need to find the 4.5% of Tina's total income ($61,600) as follows:

Income tax Tina pays (in dollars) = $\frac{4.5}{100} * \ 61,600 = \ 2,772$ (Option D)