The Hefty Penalty on Marriage Facing Many Households with Children
This article outlines marriage penalties and the effect these penalties can have on low-income families. Despite recent policy reforms, these penalties still remain for mostly low-to-moderate income families. Authors offer suggestions for reducing these marriage penalties such as setting a maximum marginal tax rate for lower-income individuals and providing wage subsidies to low-income workers.
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Record Type:
Report
Publication Date:
September, 2005
Date:
September 2005
Source:
Partner Resources
National/International:
National
Topics/Subtopics:
- Family Strengthening
- Healthy Relationships and Marriage
- Asset Building
- Earned Income Tax Credit
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