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Eliminating the marriage tax penalty: fairer taxes for married couples.

This bill aims to reduce the tax burden on married couples. Currently, in some cases, married couples pay higher taxes than two single individuals with the same combined income. The new rules are designed to change this, treating married couples more fairly in terms of taxation.
Key points
The act eliminates the so-called "marriage penalty" in income tax brackets, meaning married couples will no longer pay higher taxes simply because they are married.
The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2022, meaning tax benefits will be seen in 2023 tax filings and subsequent years.
For married couples, the income thresholds that determine tax rates will be doubled compared to single individuals, allowing them to have a larger portion of their income taxed at a lower rate.
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Additional Information
Make Marriage Great Again Act of 2023
Print number: HR 579
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2023-01-26