<prompt> Human: Lets say I make 42.5K before taxes. My first paycheck was 1266, after paying 397 in taxes... not cool. I feel like almost 24 of my paycheck going to taxes is insane 191 for federal by the way. I put 1 allowance on my W4 for federal and 0 for my state. Should I change that?1 Am I overpaying? I looked up the tax brackets but I dont think I understand it well. 2 Should I change my allowance?3 Any other advice you guys have? My parents house is getting foreclosed and they are in a heated divorce because he is abusive etc so I need all the money I can get to help my mom and move out. Thanks!  <response>: Welcome to the wonderful world of income taxes. 