<prompt> Human: Hey there. Im a 24yr old actor and am trying to understand my income taxes. I make money very irregularly. I never know when my next paycheck is coming. This year I estimate to gross around 40k. I just received a 12K check from a job in which I was placed in the top tax bracket. They took about 33 for Federal withholding plus about 8 for FICA plus a bit for state tax, etc, totaling about 48. I also have to pay out 20 to my agents and managers, so Im left with only about 30 of what I earned. Im thinking it looks to them like I get a 12K check EVERY WEEK and thats why they placed me so high in the tax brackets? With my 40K income, I should be in the 25 category.When I file my taxes and they see Im not a making 12K every week, will I receive a lot of money back in my tax return?Other things to notes: I claim 0 on my W2s. I am single. But from my research, I dont think claiming 0 would double the tax percentage. Looking for clarity! Thank you!  <response>: Im thinking it looks to them like I get a 12K check EVERY WEEK and thats why they placed me so high in the tax brackets? This is correct except it wasnt the feds that did this. It works out when you file your tax return. 