Definition of Disposable Income



Disposable income is the net of taxes personal income that a household has available for usage. The household persons can spend it where they might think fit or they can save it. The personal income is subject to personal income taxes and the rest is available for disposal.

 


The formula for disposable income is:

Disposable income = Personal income – Personal income taxes


Assume Alex has a total of personal income of $60,000 and the marginal tax bracket of Alex is 22%. The disposable income will be calculated as follows”

Disposable income = $60,000 – ($60,000 x 22%) = $46,800

 

Disposable income also used by economists to predict the existing economic conditions.

 


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