Question: how much can you earn before you go into the higher tax bracket?
Answer: Tax brackets are based on taxable income If your taxable income for 2020 is $50,000 as a single filer, that puts you in the 22% tax bracket, because you earn more than $40,125 but less than $85,525. This is known as your marginal tax rate. But while 22% of $50,000 is $11,000, you're not paying $11,000 in taxes.