Which of the Following Situations Result in a Marriage Penalty

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations result in a marriage penalty for federal income tax purposes?

• A)Mr.and Mrs.Gooding,who have filed a joint return for 11 years,divorce before the end of the tax year.
• B)Mr.Dylan,who is a head of household,marries Ms.Boyle,who has no taxable income,before the end of the tax year.
• C)Mr.and Mrs.Small,who have filed a joint return for 20 years,elect to file separate tax returns this year.
• D)Mr.Langley,a single taxpayer,marries Ms.Nuyen,also a single taxpayer.Both individuals earn a salary in excess of $100,000.

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Definitions:

Accountability

The obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions and decisions.

Anonymity

The state of being anonymous, where an individual's identity is unknown or unacknowledged.

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation or perception of one's own worth or value as a person.

Altruistic Punishment

The act of punishing violators of social norms at personal cost, with the intention of promoting group cooperation.