Use the 2010 federal income tax brackets and rates listed below to answer the following question.
Taxable Income
(income tax brackets) | Tax rates | |
$40 970 or less | 15% of taxable income less than or equal to $40 970; plus |
$40 970 to $81 941 | 22% of taxable income greater than $40 970 and less than or equal to $91 |
$81 941 to $127 02 | 26% of taxable income greater than $81 941 and less than or equal to $127 |
Over $127 021 | 29% of taxable income greater than $127 021 |
In early 2010, Juan's gross pay increased from $35 000 per year to $43 000 per year.
a) What was the annual percent increase in Juan's pay before federal income taxes?
b) What was the annual percent increase in Juan's pay after federal income taxes were deducted?