English Explanatory Dictionary

marriage penalty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation where a married couple pays more in taxes, typically income taxes, when filing jointly, than the two individuals would pay if filing as singles separately.

Word forms

marriage penalty marriage penalties
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