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What does it means to bracket up for money

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Many people assume that when they “move up a tax bracket” every dollar they earn is taxed at a new, higher rate leading to lower take-home pay overall. Thankfully, that isn't the case. When you “move up a tax bracket” you only pay a higher tax rate on the income above a threshold.
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Many people assume that when they “move up a tax bracket” every dollar they earn is taxed at a new, higher rate leading to lower take-home pay overall. Thankfully, that isn't the case. When you “move up a tax bracket” you only pay a higher tax rate on the income above a threshold.

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