[mbell]

That is still extremely high depending on where you are coming from. The US also uses a marginal tax system and the highest bracket is 39.6% and starts at ~$425k (varies based on how you are filing). ~$38-90k bracket is 25%.

[noir_lord]

You don't pay any tax on the first 11500 either.

So on 44999 You'd be paying 20% of (44999 - 11500) so 6700 on 44999 (effective rate been 14.8%).

[shaydoc]

exactly... its not that bad! includes free healthcare! and in northern ireland, free prescriptions!

[ninjaroar]

You have to add in state tax if you comparing against the US. (Not all states have an income tax, but California does have one)

[valuearb]

And 15% federal payroll taxes