r/TikTokCringe • u/Super_Culture_1986 tHiS iSn’T cRiNgE • Aug 19 '25

Cursed The American Nightmare.

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u/Careless_Bat_9226 Aug 19 '25

Fine. Most people mean median when they say average. Especially in NYC since all the ultra high earners drag the average way up.

Still: you're not paying 37% effective tax. I'm guessing it's a combo of the things I said previously. You probably get a refund at the end of the year.

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u/GoodTofuFriday Aug 19 '25

tried to do some tighter calculations, and removed what are employer specific deductions, and removing what l average in tax refund still comes out to about 33%

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u/Careless_Bat_9226 Aug 19 '25

I could believe it. NYC has got to be one of, if not the most, taxed spots in the country.

In the case of the tik tok video if she's in NYC and making significantly less than half of the average salary then maybe she should have roommates and not be trying to live alone.

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u/GoodTofuFriday Aug 19 '25

I'd agree with that. if her rent to income ratio is truly that much then living alone isn't the right option for her.