Highest tax rate (federal) is 36% .... or is it 33%, now...? I think "W" lowered it to 33%. Yes, on most states (FL being the exception) you do pay state tax as well. It varies with each state. I know we have a couple accountants here that can give you a more educated answer. You will surely pay less taxes here than you pay in AUS now, though.

Juan

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Whenever I text "Barack," my phone suggests the word "Capable." I guess my my phone IS pretty smart.