Its even more devious than that. This is household income, so two parents each making 90k - restaurant managers, entry-level corporate employees, etc. - would a

Its even more devious than that. This is household income, so two parents each making 90k - restaurant managers, entry-level corporate employees, etc. - would also qualify for the highest income tax bracket. 90k is not a high salary in much of California either, this isn't just for higher-earners.