there is a potential tax advantage for married couples, where they pay less in taxes if they file together…

there is a potential tax advantage for married couples, where they pay less in taxes if they file together than if they file separately.\nwhat is the term for this situation?\nchoose 1 answer:\na marriage penalty\nb marriage bonus\nc married filing jointly

there is a potential tax advantage for married couples, where they pay less in taxes if they file together than if they file separately.\nwhat is the term for this situation?\nchoose 1 answer:\na marriage penalty\nb marriage bonus\nc married filing jointly

Answer

Brief Explanations:

The situation describes a tax - advantage for married couples filing jointly, which is known as a marriage bonus. A marriage penalty is the opposite (higher taxes when filing jointly). Married filing jointly is the filing status, not the term for the advantage.

Answer:

B. marriage bonus