Linda and Raj are engaged to be married. Linda's 2016 taxable income as a single individual would be $83,500. Raj's 2016 taxable income as a single individual would be $118,000. When they marry before the end of 2016, how much of a marriage penalty will they incur?

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When married, their combined income would be taxed at a higher rate than if they were single. The marriage penalty is calculated by comparing the tax they would pay as singles versus as a married couple. The penalty is $683.

Linda and Raj Are Engaged to Be Married