Maria and Tony Are Married

question 18

Essay

Maria and Tony are married.They are preparing to file their 2013 tax return.If they were to file as single taxpayers,Maria and Tony would report $10,000 and $70,000 of taxable income,respectively.On their joint tax return,their taxable income is $80,000.How much of a marriage penalty or benefit will Maria and Tony experience in 2013?

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Definitions:

Annual Interest Rate

The percentage of interest that is charged or earned on an investment or loan over a one-year period.

Down Payment

An initial payment made when purchasing an item on credit, particularly real estate, often expressed as a percentage of the purchase price.

Annual Interest Rate

The annual interest rate is the percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money over one year.

Down Payment

An initial upfront partial payment for the purchase of expensive items/services such as a home or a car.