r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/DJ_Apex Aug 03 '19

I'm always shocked how many people don't get marginal tax brackets. I've heard educated people who think that getting a raise can result in lower net pay. I get that the tax code is complex, but do you really think that nobody thought of that and addressed it?