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human
The US has a progressive tax system. Tax brackets for an individual are:

10% of income $0-$10,275

12% for income $10,275 - $41,775

22% of income $41,775 -$89,085

24% of income $89,085 - $179,050

So for every dollar you earn over $100,000 you are paying 24 cents in tax *on that dollar*. But the tax you pay for income up to $100,000 isn’t affected by additional income. 

Please note that this is based on adjusted gross income. Also, the rates are different if you are married.
gpt
&gt;on that dollar

That's the bit people ignore