Maria and Tony Are Married

question 131

Short Answer

Maria and Tony are married. They are preparing to file their 2016 tax return. If they were to file as single taxpayers, Maria and Tony would report $40,000 and $60,000 of taxable income, respectively. On their joint tax return, their taxable income is $100,000. How much of a marriage penalty or benefit will Maria and Tony experience in 2016?

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Definitions:

Excitation

A process that increases the likelihood or strength of a response in neural or physiological systems.

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes increase their sensitivity to low levels of light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function in low light conditions and are responsible for night vision.

Cones

Cells in the eye's retina called photoreceptors are accountable for perceiving color and operate optimally in well-lit conditions.