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Originally Posted by DiaperBoy27
couldn't you just increase your pre-tax contributions, like 401k or HSA, to get into a lower bracket?
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Common misconception. Only the money earned beyond the new tax bracket is taxed at the higher rate. Everything under was taxed at the prior rate. It's called a progressive tax system for this very reason. It's always better to earn more.
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