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Table 2.7: Federal Income Tax Information for Four-Person Families
     

 

Joint Filers with 2 Dependents

Head of Household with 3 Dependents

Adjusted Gross Income

Mean

$85,122

$23,794

Median

59,320

18,690

Value of Standard Deduction or Itemization

Mean

15,4170

7,475

Median

10,550

6,350

Value of Exemptions

Mean

10,756

11,097

Median

11,000

11,000

Taxable Income

Mean

60,243

8,775

Median

36,190

930

Taxes Paid

Mean

13,899

1,615

Median

5,411

141

Number of Filers

11,077,008

1,104,567
Source: 1999 IRS Public Use File