<prompt> Human: I really dont make that much, its a part time job. Can someone explain taxes in the most general sense? Edit: avg 20 hours a week. Recent college grad filing 0. Should I be filing something else? Can I claim exemptions? Assistant: State, fed, and social security tax. Even for the lowest income bracket it is like 23 total depending on your city. Welcome to America.Taxes in general: you know the road you drive on everyday? Taxes. Public school? Taxes. Street cleaner? Taxes. Human: This makes sense...my most recent pay was just around that percentage in deductions. Can I expect this pretty regularly?  <response>: Yes. As in every paycheck for the rest of your life. 