I didn’t answer the poll because while it has traditionally been roughly 14%, (did anyone ask if that included FICA & MED?) 2020 included, starting 2021 I expect it to be lower as this will be the first of what I hope to be many years of a lower effective income tax now that I will never get an earned income check, and never pay FICA or MED. And what about Roth rollovers? That also increases the effective rate now for a lower rate later on. This will be my first year doing rollovers through 2025, unless tax rates are lowered (unlikely) for the current 22%. At any rate, why is this any different than knowing what bracket we are in, besides where in the bracket you are? Everyone at the same place in any bracket is paying the same effective rate, right?
Similarly, I would find it interesting, if the poll existed, at what gross income retirees are living on, (including tax free withdrawals from Roth & HSA) compared to what their gross income was, say, on average the last 5 years working. My projections show I should be living on roughly the same net in retirement for significantly less gross. I know I read here that many pay zero or practically zero, with income of over 100k, which I find fascinating. Naturally, those with decent pensions will still be paying taxes forever once their SS kicks in.
And congratulations to bada bing. Great feeling, right? Getting paid to do nuthin!