Stephanie and Mitch Are Married and They File a Joint

question 148

Multiple Choice

Stephanie and Mitch are married and they file a joint tax return. Mitch received a slightly higher salary than Stephanie did during the year. They both make very high salaries. Which of the following statements is True?

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

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Definitions:

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement made by one party to another without knowledge of its falsity, not intended to deceive, but which leads the other party to enter into a contract or agreement.

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded by a court to a person who has suffered loss or harm due to the unlawful act or negligence of another.

Nondisclosure

An agreement in which parties agree not to reveal information covered by the agreement.

Undue Influence

A legal term referring to a situation where an individual is able to persuade another's decisions due to the relationship between the two parties being such that one is dominant over the other.