Quote Originally Posted by nntrixie
I don't understand about paying 1/3 in taxes - is that just employment taxes? That seems awfully high.
That is state, federal, FICA, and medicaid. Included in the 1/3 is also my retirement, which I know doesn't count towards my taxes, just an automatic contribution, but that is usually only around $60-$65 per pay.
But yeah, I agree, that's a little high. And I am sick of paying it.