The marginal tax rate is:

A. less than the average tax rate when a tax is progressive.
B. calculated by dividing total taxes paid by one's total taxable income.
C. the percentage of one's total income that is paid in taxes.
D. the percentage of an increment of income that is paid in taxes.


Answer: D

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