How much in federal taxes should i pay on 40,000 dollars?

Question

How much in federal taxes should i pay on 40,000 dollars?

Answer 1

If you are Single and don't have a dependent, then on the income of $40,000, your taxes for 2007 return are

Social security  $2480

Medicare $580

Federal Income Tax 4296.25

Then you have state income tax and other state taxes like disability insurance.

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Answer 2

If you are single, take the standard deduction, and have no dependents or credits, your federal income tax for 2007 on $40K would have been $4300.  You'd have also paid $3060 for social security and medicare.