The Murphys’ gross annual family income is $120,500. Mr. Murphy referred to the graph shown below and calculated that his family will spend $28,920 on taxes this year. What is wrong with Mr. Murphy’s calculation?

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He has calculated only federal taxes.

Part 3: Characterization in The Importance of Being Earnest

The Murphys’ gross annual family income is $120,500. Mr. Murphy referred to the graph shown below and calculated that his family will spend $28,920 on taxes this year. What is wrong with Mr. Murphy’s calculation?