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In 2020, Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable income of $99,500

Accounting Mar 19, 2021

In 2020, Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable income of $99,500. If they were to file separate tax returns, Jasmine would have reported taxable income of $89,500 and Thomas would have reported taxable income of $10,000.  Use Tax Rate Schedule for reference.  
What is the couple's marriage penalty or benefit? (Do not round intermediate calculations.) 
brarriage benefit 
 

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Computation of Marriage Benefit:  
Married Couple Taxable Income Tax if file jointly Tax if file single Marriage Penalty (Benefit)
Jasmine 89500   15559.5  
Thomas 10000   1002.5  
Combined 99500 13470 16562 3092
Computation of Marriage Benefit:      
Married Couple Taxable Income Tax if file jointly Tax if file single Marriage Penalty (Benefit)
Jasmine 89500   =14605.5+(89500-85525)*24%  
Thomas 10000   =987.5+(10000-9875)*12%  
Combined =89500+10000 =9235+(99500-80250)*22% =15559.5+1002.5 =16562-13470

So, Marriage Benefit is of $3092.

 

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