Leonardo, who is married but files separately, earns $80,000 of taxable income. He also has $15,000 in city of Tulsa bonds. His wife, Theresa, earns $50,000 of taxable income. If Leonardo earned an additional $30,000 of taxable income this year, what would be the marginal tax rate (rounded) on the extra income for year 2018? (Use tax rate schedule)
A) 22.00%
B) 18.81%
C) 24.00%
D) 23.83%
E) None of the choices are correct.

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(20,689.50 − 13,539.50)/(110,000 − 80,000) = 23.83%

Leonardo, Who Is Married but Files Separately, Earns $80,000 of Taxable