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in 2019 Lisa and Fred a married couple had taxable income of $312,000 if they were to file separate tax returns Lisa would have reported taxable income of 129000 and Fred would have reported taxable income of 183000 what is the couple's marriage penalty or benefit?
Given Information
Particulars |
Income |
Lisa Taxable Income |
$129,000 |
Fred Taxable Income |
$183,000 |
Total |
$312,000 |
1.Tax payable, if filed jointly ($312,000) = $28,765+(312,000-168,400) *24%
=$28,765+$34464
=$63,229/-
2. Tax payable, if filed single:
Lisa ($129,000) = $14,382.5+(129,000-82,400) *24%
= $14,382.5+$11,184
=$25,566.5/-
Fred ($183,000) = $32,748.5+(183000-160,725) *32%
= $32,748.5+$7,128
= $39,876.5/-
3. Total tax payable, if filed single = $25,565.5+$39,876.5
=$65,442/-
4. Couple’s marriage benefit = $65,442-$63,229
= $2,213/-
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