Income tax

Hey folks I’m a bit confused, so according to

The tax level is 5% for incomes under 540K annually… but my public sector teacher’s salary puts me comfortably into the 12% tax bracket but I’ve been getting charged 5% tax every month… Can anyone help me understand what’s going on here?

When you go to do your taxes they will charge you what you owe over that 5%. I’ve always paid just 5% and then the rest is settled at the tax office. Last time they actually gave me money back because I filed together with my wife who wasn’t working and therefore the 5% I had already paid was too much.

Don’t forget about your exemptions/deductions, meaning you won’t actually pay 12% in the end.

I also get pre charged 5% per month and the remainder of taxes I owe is paid during Tax time.