In 2021, Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable would have reported taxable income of $140,000 and Thoma
In 2021, Jasmine and Thomas, a married couple, had taxable would have reported taxable income of $140,000 and Thoma
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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.)

Transcribed Image Text:Schedule Y-2-Married Filing Separately
If taxable income is over:But not over:
The tax is:
$ 0
$ 9,950
$ 40,525
$ 86,375
$ 164,925
$ 209,425
$ 314,150
$ 9,950
$ 40,525
$ 86,375
$ 164,925
$ 209,425 $33,603 plus 32% of the excess over $164,925
$ 314,150
10% of taxable income
$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
$47,843 plus 35% of the excess over $209,425
$84,496.75 plus 37% of the excess over $314,150
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