In 2019 Lisa and Fred a married couple had taxable income of $312000, if they were to file seperate returns Lisa would have reported taxable income of $129,000 and Fred would have reported taxable income of 183,000.  What is the couple's marriage penaty or benefit?

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In 2019 Lisa and Fred a married couple had taxable income of $312000, if they were to file seperate returns Lisa would have reported taxable income of $129,000 and Fred would have reported taxable income of 183,000.  What is the couple's marriage penaty or benefit?

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