In 2021, Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable income of $150,000. If they were to file separate tax returns, Jasmine would have reported taxable income of $140,000 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.)
In 2021, Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable income of $150,000. If they were to file separate tax returns, Jasmine would have reported taxable income of $140,000 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.)
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Transcribed Image Text:2021 Tax Rate Schedules
Individuals
Schedule X-Single
If taxable income is over:But not over:
The tax is:
$ 9,950
$ 40,525
$ 86,375
$ 164,925
$ 209,425
$ 523,600
$
10% of taxable income
$ 9,950
$ 40,525
$ 86,375
$ 164,925
$ 209,425
$ 523,600
$995 plus 12% of the excess over $9,950
$4,664 plus 22% of the excess over $40,525
$14,751 plus 24% of the excess over $86,375
$33,603 plus 32% of the excess over $164,925
$47,843 plus 35% of the excess over $209,425
$157,804.25 plus 37% of the excess over $523,600
Schedule Y-1-Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er)
If taxable income is over:But not over:
The tax is:
$ 19,900
$ 81,050
$ 172,750
$ 329,850
$ 418,850
$ 628,300
$
10% of taxable income
$ 19,900
$ 81,050
$ 172,750
$ 329,850
$ 418,850
$ 628,300
$1,990 plus 12% of the excess over $19,900
$9,328 plus 22% of the excess over $81,050
$29,502 plus 24% of the excess over $172,750
$67,206 plus 32% of the excess
$95,686 plus 35% of the excess over $418,850
$168,993.50 plus 37% of the excess over $628,300
ver $329,850
Schedule Z-Head of Household
If taxable income is over:But not over:
The tax is:
$ 14,200
$ 54,200
$ 86,350
$ 164,900
$ 209,400
$ 523,600
$
10% of taxable income
$ 14,200
$ 54,200
$ 86,350
$ 164,900
$ 209,400
$ 523,600
$1,420 plus 12% of the excess over $14,200
$6,220 plus 22% of the excess over $54,200
$13,293 plus 24% of the excess over $86,350
$32,145 plus 32% of the excess over $164,900
$46,385 plus 35% of the excess over $209,400
$156,355 plus 37% of the excess over $523,600

Transcribed Image Text:In 2021, Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable income of $150,000. If they were to file separate tax returns, Jasmine
would have reported taxable income of $140,000 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.)
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