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:

Overdue

Referring to something, such as a payment or task, that has not been completed or paid by its due date.

Sunday

The day of the week considered the first day by some cultures and calendars and the seventh day by others, often associated with rest and religious activities.

Real Defenses

Legitimate legal defenses that can be raised against the enforcement of a negotiable instrument, including fraud, duress, or illegality.

Fraudulent Alteration

The illegal modification of a document with the intent to deceive or harm others.