n 2021, Lisa and Fred, a married couple, had taxable income of $305,200. If they were to file separate tax returns, Lisa would have reported taxable income of $126,700 and Fred would have reported taxable income of $178,500. Use Tax Rate Schedule for reference. What is the couple’s marriage penalty or benefit?

n 2021, Lisa and Fred, a married couple, had taxable income of $305,200. If they were to file separate tax returns, Lisa would have reported taxable income of $126,700 and Fred would have reported taxable income of $178,500. Use Tax Rate Schedule for reference. What is the couple’s marriage penalty or benefit?

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter1: The Individual Income Tax Return

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