Chloe and Bill, Both Single with No Dependents, Plan to Marry

question 18

Essay

Chloe and Bill, both single with no dependents, plan to marry either immediately before or immediately after year-end. Chloe's income for 2017 is $89,000 and Bill's is $86,000 before subtracting $10,400 for the standard deduction and personal exemption for each. Would they have a marriage penalty or a marriage benefit if they married at the end of 2017?

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting.

Body Shape

The physical form or structure of a person's body, often considered in terms of societal or personal standards of beauty or fitness.

Vulnerability Factor

Characteristics or conditions that increase the susceptibility of an individual or system to harm from external forces or stresses.

Eating Pathology

Disordered eating behaviors and attitudes that negatively impact health, emotions, and ability to function in important areas of life.