It has the effect of reducing income tax payable, even to tax-free level, but not so as to result in a tax refund. In 2015 the personal exemption amount was US $4,000. The exemption for 2016 is $4,050,[1] though the actual tax benefit depends on the taxpayer's marginal tax rate.
Unlike an apprentice, a journeyman is permitted to complete tasks without direct supervision. However, a journeyman cannot run his own business, but must be under the general supervision of a master electrician. The national average for a starting journeyman is $48,000 a year, or about $24 an hour.
Quick Answer. The average bicycle commuter travels at 10 miles per hour. Mountain bikers average 6.98 miles per hour over mountain trails. According to Bicycling, the average recreational road biker moves at 17 to 18 miles per hour over flat terrain and 9 to 10 miles per hour over mountainous terrain. Continue Reading.