It is derived from the surname Brennan, which is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ã³ BraonÃ¡in. The popularity of (forms of) Brendan in Gaelic-speaking countries is thought to have influenced the use and popularity of the etymologically unrelated feminine name Brenda.
Federal Tax Brackets. Your tax bracket is the rate you pay on the last dollar you earn; but as a percentage of your income, your tax rate is generally less than that. First, here are the tax rates and the income ranges where they apply:
Tip. 1  The wage bracket method is an alternative way of calculating federal and sometimes state income tax. 2  If youâre not sure what taxes -- or how much -- apply to your employees, contact the IRS for federal requirements and the state revenue agency for state guidelines.n most cases, payroll taxes are withheld at percentages of employeesâ taxable wages or salary. Percentage amounts vary by tax and the rules of the administering agency. Standard paycheck taxes include federal income tax, Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and if applicable, state and local taxes.