Financial Glossary

Definitions of common financial and tax terms to help you understand your paycheck and taxes.

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Marginal Tax Rate

Tax

The tax rate that applies to the last dollar of your income. The U.S. uses a progressive tax system with different rates for different income brackets.

Medicare Tax

Tax

A federal payroll tax that funds the Medicare program. The basic rate is 1.45% for employees, with an additional 0.9% for high-income earners.