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:

Unearned Rent

Income received by an entity for rent that has not yet been earned, typically because the period of tenancy has not yet occurred.

Accounts Payable

Liability accounts listing the amounts a company owes to suppliers for goods or services received on credit.

Salaries Payable

A liability account representing the amount of wages owed to employees for work performed but not yet paid.

Liability Account

A financial accounting term representing the debts or obligations of a company incurred during business operations.