Is there really Tax Breaks for Married people?

United States
December 10, 2008 2:16am CST
considering i was married at 17 i have never filed taxes as single so i was wondering if married people really do get a bigger tax break or not?? i know i used to hear yu did but with taxes and laws changing i was wondering if its still that way or not.. and this is with out any kids involved.. anyone know?
2 responses
redkathy
@redkathy (3374)
• United States
11 Dec 08
Married filing jointly combines itemized deductions, counts as two base deductions rather than one, and gives higher tax credits. Kids are extra deductions!
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moonlitmagikchild
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
11 Dec 08
ok so then the 1st person isnt right then?
redkathy
@redkathy (3374)
• United States
11 Dec 08
Not to my knowledge. And he is from another country too, check out his profile LOL
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winterose
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
10 Dec 08
yes married people if taxed as married get a break, and with children there is a bit more of a break, but single people don't have anyone depending on them so they are taxed the most.
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moonlitmagikchild
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
11 Dec 08
ok so my mom wasnt wrong then... i never had to deal with it single and since i have never had kids that never was an issue