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posted Mar 21, 2025 5:42:15 PM

what is effective tax rate on my turbo tax return cover page and how does it calculate?

it shows as 19.70%. should I be concerned about this?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 21, 2025 6:13:33 PM

Take a look at this article that explains the marginal and effective tax rates.   The highest tax rate you pay is typically referred to as your "marginal tax rate," but you usually only pay it on the amount of income in the highest bracket.