Maria and Tony Are Married

question 94

Essay

Maria and Tony are married.They are preparing to file their 2019 tax return.If they were to file as single taxpayers, Maria and Tony would report $10,000 and $70,000 of taxable income, respectively.On their joint tax return, their taxable income is $80,000.How much of a marriage penalty or benefit will Maria and Tony experience in 2019? (Use Tax rate schedules.)

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual amount they do pay.

Tax Revenue

The wealth accumulated by governments through the process of taxation.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Tax Revenues

The income received by the government from taxes imposed on individuals and businesses, used to fund government activities and public services.