As of 2018, the marriage penalty still applies for the highest income taxpayers.

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The marriage penalty still exists for high-income taxpayers because the tax brackets for married couples are not exactly double the tax brackets for single individuals. This can result in a higher tax liability for married couples filing jointly compared to if they each filed as single individuals.

As of 2018, the Marriage Penalty Still Applies for the Highest