and how is it fair the families with children (who eat up lots of resources) pay less?
Why is this fair?
2006-07-02 22:30:15 · 7 answers · asked by My Big Bear Ron 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I'm aware of my misspelling above. My apologies to you all.
2006-07-02 22:42:46 · update #1
Its not fair, the tax pays for schools that single dont have children to send to. I guess one of the benefits of having 10 children is to get 1500 deductible for living in a trailor in Mississippi and making 16k a year
2006-07-02 22:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by Chad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if two married people have approximately equal incomes, they probably pay more than a single with the same income. If a married couple has only one income, or incomes are drastically different, they probably get a break.
2006-07-03 17:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parts of the tax code are meant to encourage specific behavior. Ex. deductibility of mortgage interest is meant to encourage home ownership. Another example is the deductibility of charitable donations. The MFJ status, i believe, was meant to encourage marriage. Both home ownership and marriage are thought to contribute to a more stable society.
2006-07-06 14:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by vtguy777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is Fair...Everything is a Lesson...Remaining SINGLE isn't fair to married people..Think about it!
2006-07-15 13:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by IdesOfMarch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents are raising the future of America.
2006-07-11 14:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by Padme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in general, the tax code is more favorable to singles. the only exception would be if your psouse had little to no income
2006-07-03 18:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by Top 99% 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because married people have kids.
2006-07-15 13:15:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋