Tamra and Jacob Are Married and They File a Joint

question 35

Multiple Choice

Tamra and Jacob are married and they file a joint tax return. Tamra received nearly five times the salary that Jacob received. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Tamra and Jacob likely receive a tax marriage benefit.
• B) Tamra and Jacob likely pay no tax marriage penalty nor receive a tax marriage benefit.
• C) Tamra and Jacob likely pay a tax marriage penalty.
• D) Tamra and Jacob likely will pay a tax marriage penalty and receive a tax marriage benefit.