<prompt> Human: I had an annual salary of 50,000 and am paid bi-monthly. Typically, I earn about 2100 in gross income and 1700 in net income each paycheck. I left the company for a few months and returned with a new role in which I would be paid by commission. Due to some issues, my first paycheck was made out in all commission. I received my paycheck of about 5200 gross but was left with only 3000 net. Why was I taxed so heavily? With my previous role, my tax rate was about 20-25 but now I see a 42 tax rate.My guess is that commission is taxed at a higher rate. I did some searching on my own and found that commission is usually taxed or rather withheld around 40. Will I get the extra amount 20 I was taxed back during my returns?FYI: My citizenship status according to the HR dept is an alien authorized to work until specified date. Could this have an effect? I know the tax rate is typically higher, but I dont think it differs too much.Assistant: Each paycheck is taxed as if its an accurate representation of what you would make in a year. If each of your paychecks were that high, you would be in a higher tax bracket. You will get the money back when you file your taxesHuman: 5.200 is equivalent of 62,000 per year. My former salary of 50,000 is in the same tax bracket 25. Sorry but Im just learning about taxes. Does that mean I will get about 900 5200 .42 - 5200 .25back during my returns? Assistant: Is that a monthly paycheck though? If its the same bi-monthly check its actually 124,800 per year. Theoretically, yes. However, if another check you underpay taxes for example, it will take away but it will balance out it the end and you will get back and over payment. Also make sure you are not withholding too much or too little.Human: This is a unique paycheck in that its my first since rejoining and that I expect my next paychecks to be 2083 gross. But even if its 124,800 a year, I believe its 28 tax rate.I just want to be assured that I will get my money back assuming that the following paychecks dont overpay or underpay taxes.  <response>: Thats not how tax brackets work. Theyre marginal. And thats only federal income tax. Theres state tax in most states and FICA as well. Plus other pre tax deductions. 