I don’t understand why 43.5% of my gross pay is going to taxes for my new 2nd job.
I don't understand why 43.5% of my gross pay is going to taxes for my new 2nd job. I am just trying to understand why 43.5% of my paycheck is going towards taxes. Also is it possible to increase my "take-home pay"? For context I am in California and my 1st job pays $17/hr (Fast Food) and my 2nd job pays $22/hr (Medical). My first paycheck for my 2nd job breakdowns like this:
Gross Pay - $894.53 (Take Home Pay + Taxes)
Take...