@hello.moneylaunchlab: Your offer said $50K, your paycheck says otherwise 💸 Gross vs net: federal income tax, state income tax (not every state), FICA (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare, per the IRS), and benefits/retirement. What surprised you most? Comment below and follow for more 👇 Educational content only. Not tax or financial advice. $50K is an example.