Thank you. I put 1. I guess that’s the best I can do, because I am not informed regarding any further “tax math.”
The state of California withholds 37% of my gross income. Because apparently that’s how they treat everyone in this state. It’s maddening and I cannot survive like this. The most I can manage to pull in net every month is $3,000. I’m pretty sure that’s considered poverty level even though I’m working full time in a career I went to college for and still paying off.
Some people tell me, “Well the good news is you’ll get a huge tax refund every April.” But no, I will not get a tax refund next year or the year after that because the IRS garnishes all of my tax refunds after something stupid my (now ex) husband did 10 years ago.
Which is why I really want to minimize withholdings.
Otherwise this is what I’m currently dealing with: Can you imagine what it feels like to go to work 40 hours a week and over 1/3rd of the month I’m basically working for no pay?!
It’s absolutely maddening.
I guess over 1/3rd of the month I’m just working for the privilege of living in California.