Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. Amanda Bellucco-Chatham is an editor, writer, and fact-checker with ...

Ever wonder how much of your income you’re really paying in taxes? Understanding the difference between your marginal tax rate vs. effective tax rate is key to making smarter financial decisions, from ...

Effective tax rate is your average tax rate as a percentage of total income. Marginal tax rate is the tax on your highest dollar earned, not your total income. Historically, top marginal rates have ...