Howard and Beatrice plan to marry either immediately before or immediately after year-end. Howard's taxable income for

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Howard and Beatrice plan to marry either immediately before or immediately after year-end. Howard's taxable income for 2011 is $89,000 and Beatrice's is $85,000 before their exemptions and deductions.  Neither has any dependents nor itemized deductions.  Based only on tax considerations, what marriage date would you recommend for the loving couple?  How much would your choice save in taxes?


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Income Tax Fundamentals 2013

ISBN: 9781285586618

31st Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill

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