Tamra and Jacob are married and they file a joint tax return. Tamra received nearly five times the salary that Jacob received. Which of the following statements is true? a. Tamra and Jacob likely pay no tax marriage penalty nor receive a tax marriage benefit. b. Tamra and Jacob likely pay a tax marriage penalty. c. Tamra and Jacob likely receive a tax marriage benefit. d. Tamra and Jacob likely will pay a tax marriage penalty and receive a tax marriage benefit.

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Dillan Meyers

31 January, 14:24

Tamra and Jacob are married and they file a joint tax return. Tamra received nearly five times the salary that Jacob received. Which of the following statements is true? a. Tamra and Jacob likely pay no tax marriage penalty nor receive a tax marriage benefit. b. Tamra and Jacob likely pay a tax marriage penalty. c. Tamra and Jacob likely receive a tax marriage benefit. d. Tamra and Jacob likely will pay a tax marriage penalty and receive a tax marriage benefit.

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Stephen Hess · Answer 1

C) Tamra and Jacob likely receive a tax marriage benefit.

Explanation:

Tamra is considered the primary bread winner in this marriages since her salary is much higher than Jacob's, therefore she contributes the largest portion of household income. Married couple with a primary breadwinner receive a tax marriage benefit, since they can file their taxes together and tax deductions are higher.