Maria and Tony Are Married

question 98

Essay

Maria and Tony are married. They are preparing to file their 2017 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 2017? (Use Tax Rate Schedule.)

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Definitions:

Tracheal Tubes

A system of branching air ducts within insects that spread across the body to facilitate the exchange of gases.

Body Surface

The outermost layer or covering of an organism's body, including the skin, fur, or scales, which serves as a protective barrier.

Nudibranch Mollusks

Colorful sea slugs found in marine environments, known for their striking forms and colors.

Tracheal Tubes

The system of small tubes in insects and some other arthropods that carry air directly to tissues from openings in the exoskeleton.