EFFECTIVE TAX RATE

Average rate an individual or corporation is taxed. For individuals, it is the average rate at which the earned income is taxed, which is computed by getting the total tax expense and dividing by taxable income. For companies, it is the average rate at which the gross profits are taxed, which is computed by getting the sum of tax expense and dividing it by its gross earnings. Effective tax rate pertains to the net rate a taxpayer pays if all kinds of taxes are included and divided by taxable income.