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Effective Tax Rate

The rate a taxpayer would be taxed at if taxing was done at a constant rate, instead of progressively.

Calculated as total tax paid divided by taxable income.

Investopedia Commentary

This is the net rate a taxpayer pays if you include all forms of taxes.

See also: Income Tax, Progressive Tax

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