Refer to Figure 34.3.The implied marginal tax rate is

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From Figure 34.3, we can see that as income increases from $0 to $50,000, the total tax paid increases from $0 to $12,500. This gives us an average tax rate of 25% ($12,500/$50,000). However, as income increases from $50,000 to $60,000, the total tax paid remains constant at $12,500. This means that the marginal tax rate on this additional $10,000 of income is 100% ($12,500/$10,000). Therefore, the implied marginal tax rate is greater than 100%.