Does taking deductions (either the standard deduction or regular deductions) change the tax bracket that will determine how much someone someone has to pay? For example, in 2021 the 12% tax bracket for a married couple is up to $81,050. Anything over that becomes the 22% tax bracket. Let's say a couple makes $83,000 in one year, which would put them in the 22% tax bracket. Does the standard deduction of $25,100, lower the amount they have to pay taxes on to $57,900? Is that then based on the 12% tax bracket or the 22% tax bracket?
