I know most of you have practically zero interest in exoteric world of taxes.
This is interesting article. Basically it's impossible to design proggresive tax system where second earner isn't punished.
taxfoundation.org
This is interesting article. Basically it's impossible to design proggresive tax system where second earner isn't punished.
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When Marriage Doesn’t Pay: Analysis and Options for Addressing Marriage and Second-Earner Penalties
In nearly two of every three households in America with dependents, more than one person works to make ends meet. In many cases, when two workers file jointly, they are penalized for having a second earner in the household. This is because the second-earner’s wages are subject to a higher...
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