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In this episode of the Center for Tax Studies' Individual Income Tax Course, we will discuss how to calculate your tax. This calculation will depend on whether or not you are a dependent of another individual. Specifically, we will talk about the Kiddie Tax, which applies to children claimed as dependents. To begin, it's important to understand that the tax rate in America is progressive. This means that as your income exceeds certain thresholds set by Congress, you will be taxed at a higher rate. Currently, tax rates range from ten percent to 39.6 percent, depending on your income bracket. However, these rates are actually in the mid-range of what we have historically paid. The lowest tax rates we've ever had occurred in 1914, ranging from one percent to seven percent. On the other hand, the highest tax rates were in 1944 and 1945, reaching rates as high as 94 percent. My grandfather used to joke that after paying federal and state taxes, you'd still be left with a negative balance in your checking account. So, how do you calculate the amount of tax you owe? There are two methods you can use. The first is the tax table method. However, this method is limited for individuals who make over $100,000, as the tax tables only calculate tax up to that amount. Additionally, this method cannot be used if you are in a state or a trust. Alternatively, you can use the tax rate schedule. This schedule is based on your filing status and the corresponding tax brackets. Each bracket is then used to calculate the tax owed for that specific income range. For example, let's assume your client, Chris, is single with a taxable income of $102,000 in 2017. Chris's tax would amount to $21,541.75. Here's how it's calculated: - The...