Bill and Mary plan to marry in December 2022. Bills salary is $112,000 and he owns his

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Bill and Mary plan to marry in December 2022. Bill’s salary is $112,000 and he owns his residence. His itemized deductions total $21,700. Mary’s salary is $94,000. Her itemized deductions total only $11,800 as she does not own her residence. 

a. What will their 2022 tax be if they marry before year-end and file a joint return?
b. What will their combined 2022 taxes be if they delay the marriage until 2023?

c. What factors contribute to the difference in taxes?

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Pearsons Federal Taxation 2023 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780137840656

36th Edition

Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson, David S Hulse

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