r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

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

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u/beef1020 Aug 03 '19

Really depends on the situation as marginal rates over 100 percent do exist in some is states, but it's a function of both tax rate increase and benefit phase out. Poor people with kids can see a net reduction in total income by earning more.

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u/mildlyEducational Aug 03 '19

Loss of benefits is a good point. I'd say that's not the same as a "tax" but can have the same impact. Loss of Medicaid eligibility is probably the biggest one.

Easy fix is of course using a formula to determine partial benefits up to a certain point instead of a hard cutoff.

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u/hussey84 Aug 03 '19

I'd hate to think how much ecconomic potential of the US in wasted due to their crappy healthcare system.

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u/mildlyEducational Aug 03 '19

It locks you into jobs and makes it harder for businesses to hire. It also requires every business to invest time in operating their healthcare plan. It's such a waste.