Golf Snack #1: Mixed Nuts. Walnuts, pecans, cashews, peanuts, almondsâ¦ all are great choices for a snack on the course. They provide a lot of energy, protein, and keep you feeling full. Theyâre also easy to store (in a ziplock bag, tupperware case, or jar) and keep in your golf bag.
Those who pass certain income thresholds pay higher rates on the income ABOVE those thresholds. The IRS has a surprisingly handy example. For 2012, unmarried individuals can generally expect their federal tax bill to look like this: Currently, the top rate is sitting at that 35 percent you see above. On Mondayâs NewsHour, we examine the history of what Americaâs richest have paid over the years.
From 1979 to 2007 the average federal income tax rate fell 110% for the second lowest quintile, 56% for the middle quintile, 39% for the fourth quintile, 8% for the highest quintile, and 15% for the top 1%, with the bottom quintile moving from a tax rate of zero to negative liability. The highest marginal tax rate for individuals for U.S. federal income tax purposes for tax years 1952 and 1953 was 92%. 2  Since 1964, the threshold for paying top income tax rate has generally been between $200,000 and $400,000.