Originally Posted by cessna157

Thank you for stating this, and including a reference. I have never understood why some people complain about "oh it's in a higher tax bracket so I'll make less money and my check will be lower." At the end of the year it all makes no difference. Income is income. It might be deducted at a little different rate, but in the end, it's all the same. If more-than-necessary is deducted, you'll get it on your tax return, which is kind of like a little bonus check anyway.