bracket-creep
bracket creep
noun
the gradual movement of a wage earner into a higher federal income-tax bracket as a result of wage increases intended to help offset inflation.
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| bracket creep | |
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| a movement into a higher tax bracket as taxable income increases |
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Bracket-creep
is always a great word to know.
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