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Most recipients don't pay tax on that disability income, so the net income in comparison to working is higher.

• ummonk 8y ago
  At minimum wage, the effective tax rate would be quite low.
  • learc83 8y ago
    Depending on how regressive the state taxes are and considering that the standard deduction doesn't apply to FICA, effective tax on minimum wage can be higher than you'd think.