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To estimate how much you need to earn to pay $50,000 in federal income taxes in the U.S., we can use the 2024 tax brackets. Here are the brackets for single filers:

- 10% on income up to $11,600
- 12% on income from $11,600 to $47,150
- 22% on income from $47,150 to $100,525
- 24% on income from $100,525 to $191,950
- 32% on income from $191,950 to $243,725
- 35% on income from $243,725 to $609,350
- 37% on income over $609,350

To pay $50,000 in taxes, your income would likely fall into the higher brackets. Here's a rough calculation:

1. First $11,600: 10% of $11,600 = $1,160
2. Next $35,550 ($47,150 - $11,600): 12% of $35,550 = $4,266
3. Next $53,375 ($100,525 - $47,150): 22% of $53,375 = $11,742.50
4. Next $91,425 ($191,950 - $100,525): 24% of $91,425 = $21,942
5. Next $51,775 ($243,725 - $191,950): 32% of $51,775 = $16,568

Adding these up, you get approximately $55,678.50 in taxes, which means you would need to earn around $243,725 to pay $50,000 in federal income taxes, considering deductions and other factors might slightly adjust this amount.